In this tutorial, we will show you how to unlock the bootloader, install TWRP Recovery, and then root the Galaxy Z Fold 2. Samsung’s initial entry into this unchartered territory was met with a few skeptics. However, its second-generation offering has near about rectified most of the glaring issues that existed in the first build. The better folding mechanism, a larger front screen, and improved camera were just some of the noteworthy features.
With the latest Snapdragon 865+ chipset, Adreno 650, and 512GB 12GB RAM, there hasn’t been any compromise on the performance front as well. Plus an early release of the device’s kernel source code from Samsung opened the doors to a plethora of customizations. And in this guide, we will be making use of three such tweaks. Today, we will show you how to unlock the bootloader, install TWRP Recovery, and then root the Galaxy Z Fold 2.
Risks/Benefits of Bootloader Unlock and Root
Once you have unlocked the device’s bootloader, you could then flash a custom ROM or even replace the device’s stock recovery with a custom one like TWRP. This in turn will allow you to flash ZIP and IMG files, create and restore Nandrod backups, wipe various device partitions, etc. Then you could also gain access to the system partition of your device by rooting it with Magisk. This will in turn allow you to flash Magisk Modules, Xposed Frameworks, and tons of other mods.
However, there are a few risks/caveats of these tweaks as well. To begin with, the process will wipe off all the data from your device and might nullify its warranty as well. Likewise, apps like Google Pay, Netlfix, and Pokemon Go might not function along the expected lines. Furthermore, you may no longer receive OTA updates on a rooted device. So if this is all well and good, then here are the required instructions to unlock the bootloader, install TWRP Recovery, and root the Galaxy Z Fold 2.
