Vivo launched the Y20 first in August, and now, in 2021, they have launched the 2021 version of it. They have even named it Vivo Y20 (2021). This was an entry-level smartphone in 2019, and even the 2020 version is in the same category.
These days Android device users are prone to gain full control over the device subsystem to customize look & performance. If you’re one of the Vivo Y20 2021 users then you may be wondering whether you can unlock the bootloader, root, or install the custom ROM on Vivo Y20 2021.
Well, due to the open-source nature of Android OS, and its wide range of customizability options, it’ll quite easy for both developers & advanced users to unlock the device bootloader, flash custom recovery, flash custom firmware apart from rooting or flashing modules, etc. There are plenty of tools available in the market for MTK devices that can also do the job for you but there are specific limitations too.
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Vivo Y20 2021 Device Overview
The Vivo Y20 (2021) features a 6.51-inch IPS LCD panel with 720×1600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. We get the MediaTek Helio P35, an octa-core processor built on a 12nm manufacturing process in terms of processing power. It has four cores clocked at 2.3 GHz and four cores clocked at 1.8 GHz. There is only a single RAM and storage variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, which is expandable via a dedicated microSD slot.
In terms of optics, we get a triple camera setup at the back consisting of a 13-megapixel primary sensor coupled with an f/2.2 lens, a 2-megapixel secondary sensor coupled with an f/2.2 lens, and a 2-megapixel sensor coupled with an f/2.2 lens. Coming to the front, we get an 8-megapixel sensor coupled with an f/1.8 lens. Powering it up is a 5000 mAh cell that supports proprietary fast charging.
The phone runs on FuntouchOS 11, which is based on Android 11. For connectivity, we get Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth v5.00, USB OTG, Micro-USB, FM radio, 3G, and 4G with support for dual sim active 4G. And for sensors, we get the accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor. The smartphone is available in two color options: Dawn White and Nebula Blue. The smartphone starts at 150 USD, and for now, it is only launched in Malaysia. We will have to wait and see when this device will reach out to other markets as well. As of now, there is no information on it.
1. Can I Unlock Bootloader on Vivo Y20 2021?
Bootloader comes with a locked condition on each device and so the Vivo models need to be unlocked first to become able to get into the Android customization world.
It seems that you’re not being able to unlock the bootloader quite easily on your Vivo Y20 2021 because Vivo has blocked the bootloader unlocking process due to security measurements related to the device system and the user data.
An improper method or incompatible file can seriously damage your handset internally that means leads to bootloop or bricked status.
2. Is There Any Rooting Method on Vivo Y20 2021?
Again the answer will be NO because without unlocking the bootloader on your Android device, you won’t be able to flash root or gain superuser access whatsoever.
3. Can I Install Custom ROM on Vivo Y20 2021?
Unfortunately, as of now, you won’t be able to install any custom or modified firmware on your Vivo Y20 2021 because you are neither able to unlock the bootloader nor gain root access. In that scenario, it’s impossible to flash a Custom ROM on your Vivo Y20 2021 until custom firmware developers come up with a compatible build apart from a proper flashing method.
It’s highly recommended to keep checking this article periodically to be updated with this info as whenever there will be a custom firmware or bootloader unlocking or rooting method available, we’ll update here. Do not fall into other casual bootloader unlocking or custom firmware flashing guides unless you’re not sure.
That’s it, guys. We assume this article was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.