Hi all. So I bought a Moto X developer edition. Of course has bootloader unlocked. Question I have is regarding root. All i have to do is install custom recover and from there install supersu? Even if I have the 4.4.2? If i install the 4.4.3 update before rooting, same steps? Thanks.
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robjbw said:
Hi all. So I bought a Moto X developer edition. Of course has bootloader unlocked. Question I have is regarding root. All i have to do is install custom recover and from there install supersu? Even if I have the 4.4.2? If i install the 4.4.3 update before rooting, same steps? Thanks.
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Yep
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I have a (sort of) similar question: I've read that Samsung S5's dev edition won't receive regular OTA updates. My friend has this phone but wants the DE and is concerned that it also won't get the OTAs. Is that accurate? I saw that the OP asked about 4.4.3 so I'm assuming that this will be updated as often as the non-DE, correct? Thank you in advance!
Yup same method I used philz touch recovery flashed SuperSU then went to Philz Setting and chose fix root.
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Hey guys just received brand new HTC one out of the box. Just wondering quickest method of root right now and what people are using for their recoveries. Yes I have researched but I see a lot of things out there. I'm sure one of your guys response would be quicker. If you could post links for root and a good recovery that would be appreciated. I'm on 4.2.2 thanks in advance.
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jarzy00 said:
Hey guys just received brand new HTC one out of the box. Just wondering quickest method of root right now and what people are using for their recoveries. Yes I have researched but I see a lot of things out there. I'm sure one of your guys response would be quicker. If you could post links for root and a good recovery that would be appreciated. I'm on 4.2.2 thanks in advance.
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3 steps.....
unlock bootloader through htcdev. flash custom recovery. flash rom.
jarzy00 said:
Hey guys just received brand new HTC one out of the box. Just wondering quickest method of root right now and what people are using for their recoveries. Yes I have researched but I see a lot of things out there. I'm sure one of your guys response would be quicker. If you could post links for root and a good recovery that would be appreciated. I'm on 4.2.2 thanks in advance.
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I assume you have the international unlocked One, not any of the U.S. carrier branded Ones.
1) Go to htcdev.com, create an account. Choose the option to unlock the bootloader. You need the fastboot drivers. Easy to find
2) Once you're bootloader unlocked, flash TWRP recovery from this link:
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m7
3) Install SuperSU once u have TWRP(the app will be installed automatically). Run the app
4) You're rooted. Very naize
P.S. I would advise u to S-OFF your phone after rooting it, coz certain ROMs aint compatible with S-ON, ur default. So, before installing the 4.4.2 OTA, flash ARHD 31.6, run the rumrunner tool
cr1960 said:
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unlock bootloader through htcdev. flash custom recovery. flash rom.
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I don't have an international unlocked one
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jarzy00 said:
I don't have an international unlocked one
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Then which variant do you have ?
jarzy00 said:
I don't have an international unlocked one
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Verizon wireless u.s.a and I'm on 4.2.2 and I waited to update to kitkat because I didn't know if there was an exploit for root and stuff like that. Can my bootloader still be unlocked? Keep in mind I'm 100% stock on 4.2.2 I just kind of need to be steered in the right direction on what to do next seeing as though there is an overwhelming amount of mods out for this phone.
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Verizon wireless u.s.a and I'm on 4.2.2 and I waited to update to kitkat because I didn't know if there was an exploit for root and stuff like that. Can my bootloader still be unlocked? Keep in mind I'm 100% stock on 4.2.2 I just kind of need to be steered in the right direction on what to do next seeing as though there is an overwhelming amount of mods out for this phone.
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Yeah, u need to use rumrunner tool, not the HTC dev unlock.
http://rumrunner.us/downloads-2/
Download for Verizon, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND PRE-REQUISITES CAREFULLY
And, btw, this is not the thread for the Verizon One. Hence, there are no ROMs which support the Verizon variant. Flashing a ROM from the development thread for HTC One WILL BRICK UR PHONE. Make sure u flash ROMs/MODs for the Verizon One from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one
FYI, if u want the most mods/roms, u should have bought the unlocked One
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Verizon wireless u.s.a and I'm on 4.2.2 and I waited to update to kitkat because I didn't know if there was an exploit for root and stuff like that. Can my bootloader still be unlocked? Keep in mind I'm 100% stock on 4.2.2 I just kind of need to be steered in the right direction on what to do next seeing as though there is an overwhelming amount of mods out for this phone.
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Okay thank you very much
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Okay thank you very much
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Pls hit the thanks button
P.S. Why are you quoting yourself?? Quote me
raghav kapur said:
Pls hit the thanks button
P.S. Why are you quoting yourself?? Quote me
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Lol been a while since I've been on xda
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Youmobile shared this article in G+ today stating this root method works for 4.4.2 users. I thought one didn't exist yet?
http://www.youmobile.org/blogs/entry/Root-Moto-X-KitKat
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I think he meant 4.2.2...itd the same as the 4.4 root steps
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Discussed here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/-t2710834
Step 11 tells you to downgrade the Bootloader (MOTOBOOT.IMG) and GPT.BIN which is part of the security stuff. Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't those the main components involved with bricking when trying to downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.4 and lower?
And you'd still have Write Protection Enabled if you have a locked bootloader (so changes will be lost when you power off/on)
EDIT: And step 15 of that web page points you to the SlapMyMoto thread here on XDA... and we know that SlapMyMoto doesn't work on 4.4.2.
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Discussed here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/-t2710834
Step 11 tells you to downgrade the Bootloader (MOTOBOOT.IMG) and GPT.BIN which is part of the security stuff. Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't those the main components involved with bricking when trying to downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.4 and lower?
And you'd still have Write Protection Enabled if you have a locked bootloader (so changes will be lost when you power off/on)
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Oh... Didn't see that post.
Yeah I noticed that when reading through the steps.
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sivarticus85 said:
Oh... Didn't see that post.
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its ok.. that thread title isn't the most descriptive.
sivarticus85 said:
Oh... Didn't see that post.
Yeah I noticed that when reading through the steps.
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There is an aio utility in the original dev section.
Also could ss be installed with this limited yet to be published, root? Or this impactor? On 442 that is.
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There is an aio utility in the original dev section.
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the AIO untilities and root processes for 4.4 don't work on 4.4.2.
aviwdoowks said:
Also could ss be installed with this limited yet to be published, root? Or this impactor? On 442 that is.
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Yes, rooted 4.4, and use safestrap for 4.4.2 is about the only option if you can't unlock your bootloader.
KidJoe said:
the AIO untilities and root processes for 4.4 don't work on 4.4.2.
Yes, rooted 4.4, and use safestrap for 4.4.2 is about the only option if you can't unlock your bootloader.
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I meant: to go from 442 to the limited yet to be revealed root & install ss w/o write access.
In case anyone is wondering, I still tried it, and it doesn't work. Telnet doesn't work on 4.4.2.
I have root 4.2.2, bl locker locked Safe Straped xt1058att. ROMs will still hard brick me right?
Biom4st3r said:
I have root 4.2.2, bl locker locked Safe Straped xt1058att. ROMs will still hard brick me right?
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You can flash stock based ROMs (Eclipse, Krypton) with safestrap if you are rooted and have write protection disabled. But you will need to update the kernel and baseband to the 4.4.2 versions. See instructions on how to do that here: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/116025-romsafestrap-unlockedxt1060-stock-rooted-vzw-164552-kitkat-442/. You can also look in to unlocking your bootloader via the guy in China. That would allow you to flash AOSP based ROMs. See thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/china-middleman-t2751177
Thank you so much. I've tried the Chinese man but my phone is a 2013 build and he didn't have it
Also by flashing 4.4.2 like this I will keep the write protect bypass right?
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Biom4st3r said:
Thank you so much. I've tried the Chinese man but my phone is a 2013 build and he didn't have it
Also by flashing 4.4.2 like this I will keep the write protect bypass right?
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Correct. I was lucky enough to get my bootloader unlocked the first time around but before that I used this method and it worked great.
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The http://rootzwiki.com/topic/116025-romsafestrap-unlockedxt1060-stock-rooted-vzw-164552-kitkat-442/ uses a Verison Safestrap ROM I have an at&t phone is that ok for me to flash?
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The http://rootzwiki.com/topic/116025-romsafestrap-unlockedxt1060-stock-rooted-vzw-164552-kitkat-442/ uses a Verison Safestrap ROM I have an at&t phone is that ok for me to flash?
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I think it should work if you flash the att safestrap patch located in the krypton thread in the XDA dev section.
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http://www.droid-life.com/2014/06/16/motorola-bootloader-unlock-razr-hd-towelroot/
Haven't tried this myself (already unlocked)
Supposedly this method will work on kitkat 4.4.2, and will allow the use of motopocalypse
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Doing this tonight before moto patches it
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Can this be used on JB stock?
sherpajosh said:
Can this be used on JB stock?
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Nope. You'll have to update to 4.4.2 in order to perform the unlock
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Leraeniesh said:
Nope. You'll have to update to 4.4.2 in order to perform the unlock
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However, once unlocked on 4.4.2, you can freely downgrade back to 4.1.2 and have an unlocked bootloader as well
Coronado is dead said:
However, once unlocked on 4.4.2, you can freely downgrade back to 4.1.2 and have an unlocked bootloader as well
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Downgrading your security version will brick your device, so I wouldent suggest it.
However, you can use AOSP 4.1.2 with it.
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Leraeniesh said:
Downgrading your security version will brick your device, so I wouldent suggest it.
However, you can use AOSP 4.1.2 with it.
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Then just don't flash the security component. Just do System and I think boot? I'd have to check mine, but I went from 4.4.2 to 4.1.2 and back to 4.4.2 again. It can be done if you are careful
Coronado is dead said:
Then just don't flash the security component. Just do System and I think boot? I'd have to check mine, but I went from 4.4.2 to 4.1.2 and back to 4.4.2 again. It can be done if you are careful
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If you update everything to 4.2.2, unlock, then flash your modem, kernel and system to 4.1.2 you might have success.
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Very happy to see an unlock method again for folks that missed out.. Sad to see it after many have moved on to other devices.
romma1 said:
Very happy to see an unlock method again for folks that missed out.. Sad to see it after many have moved on to other devices.
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The XT907 is surprisingly capable for its age.
Hoping that Verizon launches an LTE variant of the Moto G. It's a worthy successor to the RAZR M.
was this thread really necessary? the page u linked to links to a thread on xda in the razr m general section http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783912
Unlocked it the first chance I got but for some reason the custom recovery won't work. However, if you guys got it working on your phones, mind if you can toss me the rope, so I can fix it.
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Unlocked it the first chance I got but for some reason the custom recovery won't work. However, if you guys got it working on your phones, mind if you can toss me the rope, so I can fix it.
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not all work on kitkat..here's a link to @dhacker29 folder http://androidhosting.org/Devs/Dhacker29/msm8960/ ....this one works if you have a Razr M on kitkat:
http://androidhosting.org/Devs/Dhacker29/msm8960/TWRP2710-RAZR_M-KITKAT.img
Thanks! The Kit Kat version of TWRP works!
Now, it's time to rape the bloatwares.
Hi, I was going through the forums searching for a method to unlock the bootloader and root my phone. I wasn't able to find anything relevant. Could anyone please help me.
Details of my phone.
Moto X XT1052
Android 4.4.4
Bootloader locked
Thanks in advance.
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[email protected]¡[email protected]_S¡D said:
Hi, I was going through the forums searching for a method to unlock the bootloader and root my phone. I wasn't able to find anything relevant. Could anyone please help me.
Details of my phone.
Moto X XT1052
Android 4.4.4
Bootloader locked
Thanks in advance.
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here u go - http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-unlock-the-bootloader-on-Motorola-phones-Moto-X-Moto-G_id53876
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here u go - http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-unlock-the-bootloader-on-Motorola-phones-Moto-X-Moto-G_id53876
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I'll try this soon. What about rooting?
I was reading the thread in the general section they said that 4.4.4 can't be unlocked.
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[email protected]¡[email protected]_S¡D said:
I'll try this soon. What about rooting?
I was reading the thread in the general section they said that 4.4.4 can't be unlocked.
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it can be unlocked i also unlocked using 4.4.4 and verizon moto x cant be unlocked but our is retail uk which can be locked for rooting u need to first unlock the device then flash twrp recovery and from twrp recovery flash supersu by chainfire
Why you no read the stickies? Like this one in General section,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2826159
Darth said:
Why you no read the stickies? Like this one in General section,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2826159
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For your kind information, I did go through and after seeing this I asked the question.
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Megatron007 said:
it can be unlocked i also unlocked using 4.4.4 and verizon moto x cant be unlocked but our is retail uk which can be locked for rooting u need to first unlock the device then flash twrp recovery and from twrp recovery flash supersu by chainfire
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Also can it be unrooted so that I can come back to stock so that I can receive OTA updates. I did keep a backup of my stock ROM.
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[email protected]¡[email protected]_S¡D said:
Also can it be unrooted so that I can come back to stock so that I can receive OTA updates. I did keep a backup of my stock ROM.
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it can be unrooted if u r rooted u will still get ota update
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For your kind information, I did go through and after seeing this I asked the question.
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And you didn't read the part just above that! Take a look closely at the UNLOCKED bootloader section... as it says...
"Don't know if your bootloader can be unlocked? See Post 70"
If you followed that advice, you'd have had your answer and not needed to ask the question.
It contains a little background so you can understand, then a link/info to Moto's site which has pretty much the same info/steps in the link @Megatron007 supplied to unlock the bootloader... and even says how to root after you've unlocked the bootloader.