[TCL 20 5G] CoMiKe:
Warning:

This isn't my method and I haven't tested it myself, Im just posting it in case it helps someone.

Procedure was taken from this article, so b

eware of auto-translation to english

.

Even if it uses the MTKroot application and this phone is Qualcomm, it looks legit as it installs the Qualcomm drivers during the process.

All credits go to the original author (thanks a lot!), just pasting this here in case the site goes offline in the future.

I don't take any responsability and I won't be supporting any bricked phones.

Test it under your own risk!

How to Root on TCL 20 5G Phone​

In the tutorial below you can find an automatic process to root the TCL 20 5G smartphones, through which you will get access to the root in a few minutes.

Problems finding the boot.img file?, check this.

What is it to do root?

Superuser or root is the usual name assigned to user accounts that have all rights in all forms of access, both monousual and multi-user.

Rooting a device is a method that makes it easier for the user of a computer with Android to gain privileged access to the system in a similar way to administrative permissions in Linux or Unix systems, allowing to cross any system barriers as well as software that could be established by the manufacturer or network operator.

Benefits of rooting for your TCL 20 5G

Remove all types of Bloatware simply and delete potentially useless system applications.

Being able to get extra storage space.

Customize system in-depth adjustments, such as releasing TCL 20 5G, repairing the IMEI of our TCL 20 5G and MAC steering, overclock among many possibilities.

Use programs designed only for those cell phones that have superuser permits.

Adapting or creating new partitions in memory (Watch out, doing this can be extremely dangerous to device integrity).

Create bakups or backups of the partition system or export the rom.

Precautions and warnings that we must always keep in mind

The mobile device shall cease the coverage of the guarantee granted by the manufacturer.

Risk that harmful applications can get permission from Superuser.

Threat of damage or deterioration of data during the procedure, therefore I recommend you in any case to back up before starting the root.

The Firmware of your TCL 20 5G may be harmed, it is recommended to be sure to be able to obtain a valid copy of the firmware if necessary.

Support for OTA upgrades will end up cancelled.

Conditions of the procedure

PC with Windows XP system or subsequent, architectures 32/64bits.

USB to Micro USB data cable.

Download to your computer the latest version of MTKroot v2.5.5 tool for your TCL 20 5G.

Download the original firmware for your terminal from where you will have to extract the boot component if possible from the manufacturer's online technical service.

If you fail to find an original TCL 20 5G firmware as an alternative you can also dispose of the boot component directly from your phone easily by taking the steps of this tutorial.

Settings to be made on the TCL 20 5G phone

The first thing we will have to do, obviously, will be to configure the necessary adjustments for the process, which basically consist of

activating USB debugging

and

unlocking OEM

.

These configurations are included in the development menu, which you must have unlocked in advance

by pressing 7 times

continuously on top of;

Configuration-"Downer information - version

of the software

or

compilation number

.

How to root the mobile phone TCL 20 5G easily​

First of all you must unzip the contents of the package previously downloaded to the Windows computer desktop and then run MTKroot v2.5.5.

Run MTKroot v2.5.5 for TCL 20 5G

Click Drivers -

Qualcomm

and complete the installation of the respective drivers.

Install Qualcomm drivers for TCL 20 5G

Take these exact same steps to implement the installation of

ADB

drivers.

Note: The MTKroot v2.5.5 tool incorporates all the updated drivers that are required by TCL 20 5G.

Then connect your team TCL 20 5G to the computer using a USB data cable and click on USB restart.

Click on the top left in No boot. - Load, add the boot.img file and then click Process patch.

Automatically the Magisk Manager application will be started on your TCL 20 5G, make the indications that will be on your screen to patch the boot.

Then you have to click on ADB Test and when you can read the message - Recognized Device you must press the Go to Fastboot button.

TCL 20 5G Restart USB . Test ADB . Fastboot

Wait for the meantime the TCL 20 5G restart with bootloader mode, then click the Test Fastboot button.

Again wait until the message comes out -

Device found

to be able to proceed to the next step.

​

Release the bootloader from TCL 20 5G cell phones​

In the next step you must unlock the bootloader to your TCL 20 5G, which you will do in a completely automated way.

Although remember that you must omit that operation if you had done it before.

Click on Test Bootloader to ensure your status is assured.

Check to bootloader TCL 20 5G

If you want to open the bootloader to TCL 20 5G simply click Unlock Bootloader -. Accept and then complete the suggestions that will be on the 20 5G TCL screen.

Remember to press the button

upload the volume

to unlock.

Unlock bootloader on TCL 20 5G

Note: When you release the bootloader, your smartphone will be resected to the default state.

Consider it appropriate to create a backup or simply copy all the files, contacts, photos and other data within an external memory.

After releasing the bootloader the next step will be to complete the process and finally leave your phone with the corresponding root privileges.

Head to the top of the left of the software and choose the rooting option, then click the Root button at the bottom.

Select Root TCL 20 5G

In less than 5 seconds the device will be rooted, so the word "OK" projected in the terminal and in the MTKroot v2.5.5.

Later click the Exit button to return your TCL 20 5G cell phone will restart the Android system.

Once the TCL 20 5G restarts completely, click Apps - Install Magisk and make sure you if the Magisk Manager app is effectively on your phone desk.

In order for the Magisk Manager application to be able to function properly, you must first connect TCL 20 5G to the Internet, either by wi-fi or mobile data.

To finish the tutorial you just click on Check Root - then accept and nothing else.

Test Root TCL 20 5G

Note: In case the Magisk Manager App fails to install at the first, click the

Uninstall

button, wait two seconds and again do once you click on the

Magisk Instant

button.

Summary Steps

Summary of the Rootear TCL 20 5G steps

Start MTKroot v2.5.5 utility and connect your TCL 20 5G to your PC.

Restart your TCL 20 5G in fastboot mode by clicking on the Go to Fastboot button - Test Fastboot.

If necessary, unlock the bootloader by clicking Liberate Bootloader.

Finally select the root wing option and press the Root button.