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#Download or have ready Magisk Manager as ''''stub-release.apk'''' that you can copy from the PC to the phone in a later step, or otherwise install directly to the phone. stub-release.apk is the install file for Magisk Manager.#[https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk Download Magisk Manager] as ''''MagiskManager-v8.0.5.apk'''' that you can copy from the PC to the phone in a later step, or otherwise install directly to the phone. MagiskManager-v8.0.5.apk is the install file for Magisk Manager at the time of this writing, newer version may now be available.#On computer copy ''''boot.img'''' and ''''stub-release.apk'''' to your phone storage, path similar to ''''mtp://[usb:002,012]/Internal shared storage/Download''''#On computer copy ''''boot.img'''' and ''''MagiskManager-v8.0.5.apk'''' to your phone storage, path similar to ''''mtp://[usb:002,012]/Internal shared storage/Download''''#Now install Magisk Manager apk on your Moto G Power and open it '''stub-release.apk'''' (stub-release did not work in our test, used the full debug version) See section: '''Magisk is Confusing'''#Now install Magisk Manager apk on your Moto G Power and open it '''MagiskManager-v8.0.5.apk'''' See section: '''Magisk is Confusing'''#Magisk will produce a boot-patched.img file, it can be difficult to find, if it doesnt appear try to copy it to the DCIM. Ensure it is visible and exists.#Magisk will produce a boot-patched.img file, it can be difficult to find, if it doesnt appear then disconnect the USB cable from the phone, wait a few seconds and reconnect it, now look again. This seems to cause the file to become visible.Once you copy Magisk Manager installer to the phone and click on the stub-release.apk file (Magisk Manager installer) you will be advised that the Google will block the install as it is from an unrecognized source. You can go toWe have tested using installer stub-release.apk and MagiskManager-v8.0.5.apk. Note that 8.0.5 is the version current as of this writing and by the time you read this a newer one may be available. stub-release seems to be an online installer file whereas MagiskManager-v8.0.5.apk seems to be the full app. Using MagiskManager-v8.0.5.apk is preferred.settings from this warning dialog and allow the installation. Now the installer will launch and ask if you wish to install the full version of Magisk Manager. This you want to do. The Magisk Manager interface is confusing. You are presented with two main options under HomeOnce you copy Magisk Manager installer to the phone and click on the apk file (Magisk Manager) you will be advised that the Google will block the install as it is from an unrecognized source. You can go tosettings from this warning dialog and allow the installation. *If using stub_release.apk Now the installer will launch and ask if you wish to install the full version of Magisk Manager. This you want to do. *If using MagiskManager-v8.x.x.apk then you have the full version. Check on the interface under Manager to determine if Magisk is current. The Magisk Manager interface is confusing if you've not used it before. You are presented with two main options under HomeNot a lot for confirmation of success messages. You just have to assume it worked. Now navigate back to the download folder and see if there is a duplicate boot image files with the denotation in the file name "patched." As anYou will see a message indicating that it is flashing with a bunch of different ascii characters being interchanged for the text reading "flashing" which is an indication the process is proceeding. You will get a success message withexample it might look like this:a directory path and file name of the output patched boot file. magisk_patched_fZTDA.img When you navigate to the path using either Android files app or within the computer you may not see the output patched file. This is not uncommon. Disconnect the USB cable from the phone, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it. The computer will redetect the phone and if asked choose file transfer mode. Now the file should be visible in both the phone files app and via the computer in the Downloads directory path. You will see the magisk patched file, it will look something like this: magisk_patched_xxxxx.imgFlash full ROM using LMSA rescue is the simplest method.Flash full ROM using LMSA rescue is the <s>simplest method</s>. However LMSA rescue is Lenovo's poor excuse for software that under the most ideal computer configuration still is buggy or refuses to run.===Rescue and Smart Assistant (windowze only)======Rescue and Smart Assistant (LMSA)===Requires Micro$oft Windows.Tested with zero success / '''unsuccessful''' and not recommended - buggy program requires additional registrations interface does not load on Windows 7 64-bit unable to proceed. Requires Micro$oft Windows. Lenovo chooses to ignore Mac and Linux users. Requires lots of registration. Apparently your Lenovo account and your Motorola account is not enough, this fucking app requires you to register yet another asshole Lenovo ID just to use it. The software calls on chromium engine to load the registration page which seems to fail, so you will be lucky if you can even get past this step in this asshole piece of shit Lenovo pile of steaming turd mess. If your device does not power on, has serious software issues, or you forgot your PIN, reinstalling the device firmware with the Lenovo Rescue and Smart Assistant (LMSA) tool could resolve the issue and avoid having to repair or replace your device. Online the tool is often referred to as LMSA for short. Compatible Windows 7 or 10 having to be 64 bit. Rescue and Smart Assistant (LMSA) is an official tool installs on PC. Can help to manage smart device (include all Lenovo android phone, MOTO phone, Lenovo tablet ) data, flash smart device software, and more Lenovo support functions. LMSA does not work though a virtualbox or other virtualization environment. It is not recommended via Wine. Sadly, it requires a PC with a direct installation of Windowze. * [https://support.motorola.com/uk/en/products/cell-phones/moto-g-family/moto-g8-power/documents/MS140571 Lenovo Rescue and Smart Assistant (LMSA)] and [https://support.lenovo.com/in/en/downloads/ds101291 files]. You will also need crappy .Net Framework 4.5. (because Lenovo can't hire real coders). Also, the basic framework Micro$oft provides for running binaries is insufficient, as it seems necessary to install the full developer version if you get an error from the Lenovo installer stating it cannot detect the presence of dot-net framework. you must install the [https://support.motorola.com/us/en/drivers Motorola Device Manager/USB drivers] in addition to LMSA, otherwise LMSA will incorrectly insist your phone is not in fastboot flash mode if you have to resort to rescuing from fastboot mode. ===RootJunkys RSD Lite===Using RSD-Lite-Mac-Linux.zip from rootjunkys - tested and '''highly successful''' results with correct firmware.If your device does not power on, has serious software issues, or you forgot your PIN, reinstalling the device firmware with the Lenovo Rescue and Smart Assistant (LRSM) tool could resolve the issue and avoid having to repair or replace your device. Online the tool is often referred to as LRSM for short. Compatible Windows 7 or 10 having to be 64 bit. Rescue and Smart Assistant (LMSA) is an official tool installs on PC. Can help to manage smart device (include all Lenovo android phone, MOTO phone, Lenovo tablet ) data, flash smart device software, and more Lenovo support functions. How to use RSD-FLASH.SH file on your Mac or Linux machines.LRSM does not work though a virtualbox or other virtualization environment. It is not recommended via Wine. Sadly, it requires a PC with a direct installation of Windowze.#Download the RSD-Lite-Mac-Linux.zip here and extract the zip to location where u end up with a folders called RSD-Lite-Mac-Linux#Paste extracted firmware files into the same folder (RSD-Lite-Mac-Linux) as the rsd-flash.sh resides#In console from within the RSD-Lite-Mac-Linux folder execute the rsd-flash.sh command followed by your choice flashfile.xml or servicefile.xml#watch for any errors. If no errors at the end of the script then press enter to reboot the device.* [https://support.motorola.com/uk/en/products/cell-phones/moto-g-family/moto-g8-power/documents/MS140571 Lenovo Rescue and Smart Assistant (LRSM)] and [https://support.lenovo.com/in/en/downloads/ds101291 files]. You will also need crappy .Net Framework 4.5. (because Lenovo can't hire real coders).If there are errors then you are hosed. Good luck!you must install the Motorola Device Manager/USB drivers in addition to LRSA, otherwise LRSA will incorrectly insist your phone is not in fastboot flash mode if you have to resort to rescuing from fastboot mode.*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDmABQazDIc&feature=youtu.be*http://rootjunkysdl.com/files/?dir=Android Programs