Currently, heres my situation: Moto X, non DE, on VZW. Currently still on 4.4, although I just received the notification for 4.4.2 this afternoon.
I havent rooted yet, because mistakenly, I thought I was already on 4.4.2 since this phone is less than a week old. My mistake.
Id like to root in order to bypass the Exchange PIN requirement, as well as unbloat the phone. But, coming from an unlocked Galaxy Nexus on Verizon, I have to question if its really worth it since the bootloader is locked. i.e. can I stay up to date with AOSP based roms without an unlocked bootloader?
From my understanding, you (we... I'm in the same boat) can only flash stock based ROMs. Some, like Eclipse, are highly customized. I'm rooted and have Safestrap installed. Highly recommend you do the same.
Safestrap is an apk you install after rooting which installs a TWRP-based bootloader for Nandroid backup and flashing ROMs/files.
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Here's some info I'd shared with another user:
Safestrap is an apk you install which loads a bootloader of sorts on your phone. When you boot up, you'd get an option to boot into a custom "recovery", even on locked phones. It's a modified version of TWRP. So, you install the app once rooted. I did it while on 4.2.2. Then you just need to find ROMs which devs have created specifically for Safestrap and flash that via recovery. Make sure to create a Nandroid backup (via recovery of course) before messing around with anything. There are two that I know of (both currently based on 4.4, but both devs plan to release 4.4.2 versions soon).
Stock ROM flashable via Safestrap here: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/108826-romsafestrapxt1060-stock-rooted-vzw-140455-kitkat/
Eclipse custom ROM here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-eclipse-moto-x-blur-based-v2-2-t2521509
You can download the Safestrap 3.65 apk (which should work fine on rooted 4.4, but again.. I installed it while on 4.2.2) here: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/104161-recovery-locked-safestrap-recovery-v365-2013-11-13/
mercado79 said:
From my understanding, you (we... I'm in the same boat) can only flash stock based ROMs. Some, like Eclipse, are highly customized. I'm rooted and have Safestrap installed. Highly recommend you do the same.
Safestrap is an apk you install after rooting which installs a TWRP-based bootloader for Nandroid backup and flashing ROMs/files.
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Which root method did you use?
SlapMyMoto, but you can easily downgrade to the camera update version of 4.2.2 (the Moto X Toolkit makes it ridiculously easy), root it, install Safestrap, and go from there.
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"Unbloat" is bit of a misnomer here, I think. It comes with a few VZW apps which can be disabled. Deleting them will not speed up your phone more than disabling them will.
Also, if your sole reason to root is to disable the single security precaution that your company asks of you in order to protect their data and intellectual property, well, as an IT employee myself, I'd suggest against it. You might even open yourself up to legal action if their data or networks were compromised due to you bypassing their security protocols. If you can't deal with the PIN lock, I'd recommend just removing the exchange account entirely - use the web interface if it's available.
Just my $0.02. There are lots of great reasons to root your phone. Just not sure the two you listed are among them.
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Moto X 2014 Pure - Still have to unlock?
I am very new to the Android world. Just came over from years of iPhone. I've searched all around but haven't found the exact answer. I purchased the Moto X 2nd Edition Pure version. I'm on ATT. I'm trying to root my phone. Is the pure version already unlocked (I thought it was) or do I still need to go through the unlocking process?
Richard.G.Smith said:
I am very new to the Android world. Just came over from years of iPhone. I've searched all around but haven't found the exact answer. I purchased the Moto X 2nd Edition Pure version. I'm on ATT. I'm trying to root my phone. Is the pure version already unlocked (I thought it was) or do I still need to go through the unlocking process?
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You need to unlock the bootloader. Your phone is already sim unlocked, but that's a different thing. I hope that answers your question
Also, welcome to Android . I'm curious, what made you switch?
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Ok, that explains a lot and makes perfect sense. Thank you.
I decided to move to Android because of a few reasons. I was impressed at many of the features, especially the Moto X I got. I also just wanted to play with all the different toys of another platform to be honest. I still have my iPad for anything iOS I want to do, and my Moto X for my daily use stuff. I'm already fairly fully committed to Google so all my stuff is there, and the integration of the Google services into Android made everything super simple.
I'm loving the experience so far.
Richard.G.Smith said:
Ok, that explains a lot and makes perfect sense. Thank you.
I decided to move to Android because of a few reasons. I was impressed at many of the features, especially the Moto X I got. I also just wanted to play with all the different toys of another platform to be honest. I still have my iPad for anything iOS I want to do, and my Moto X for my daily use stuff. I'm already fairly fully committed to Google so all my stuff is there, and the integration of the Google services into Android made everything super simple.
I'm loving the experience so far.
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I am glad your experience is going well.
I am always interested to see why iOS users switch to Android. I come across and work with iOS users who always bash Android, and their reasons are unjustifiable. it's good to read some iOS users' experience with Android, like you :good:
First, thanks a lot. I was able to recover my stock recovery on XT1097 (Brazilian Pure Edition Version) with no problems at all
Second: Is there a possibility to adapt Philz or TWRP to our device??
I'm waiting too for a version of Philz Recovery
mega download not working
can you check your mega files. cannot download.
Tested link. Downloading fine
Richard.G.Smith said:
I am very new to the Android world. Just came over from years of iPhone. I've searched all around but haven't found the exact answer. I purchased the Moto X 2nd Edition Pure version. I'm on ATT. I'm trying to root my phone. Is the pure version already unlocked (I thought it was) or do I still need to go through the unlocking process?
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I made the switch last year too, namely so that I had a better experience with Google Glass. I love it and won't be going back. Just so you know, your service provider is AT&T, as is mine, but your Pure Edition phone take the T-Mo updates, not AT&T when they are available, so don't get confused. I rooted and totally enjoy it, although it's a little scary doing all this ADB stuff, I had to break out an old Windows computer as not much is written or explained for Mac, lol. But everyone I've encountered is really helpful.
I'm debating rooting again do it now or wait for Lollipo, I want to unlock the bootloader, but don't want to lose my personalized bootscreen in exchange for the ugly bootloader warning screen. Don't know how to save it so I can put it back, lol. Welcome to Android, enjoy the freedom.
Did anyone tried to root on XT1097? Did you guys used the Pure version ? (XT1092)
adb not recognized
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
any suggestions? i've copied everything into the adb folder
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'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
any suggestions? i've copied everything into the adb folder
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Adb is in tool folder just leave extracted folder on desktop
I want to confirm before start that we can use the updated tool to upgrade to 5.0 even if we are on a rooted version of 4.4.4 with an unlocked bootloader?
Can anyone confirm success? Is there data loss?
Thanks
fastboot oem lock begin....
tdalias said:
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
any suggestions? i've copied everything into the adb folder
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I couldn't the script to run any commands even though adb devices was recognizing my moto x. Just did it manually. Don't forgot to put "fastboot oem lock begin" before flashing anything and "fastboot oem lock" after the final file....(i noticed these commands are not in the script)
titanium backup not working
Anyone having issues with titanium backup and not having su access even though it does?
I've got adaway installed and working, not sure why TB isn't working. Tried installing busy box and SU to various locations.
Multi-Tool Error
Hey guys, I used the multi-tool to downgrade from the first 5.0 to 4.4.4, worked fine. Now when I select option 6 to flash 5.0 OTA i get the error "device not found" did I miss something?
RUNME.BAT
Just downloaded v4.1 from the main mirror but there is no RUNME.bat. Does anybody know if there are special instructions to run the updated version?
I own an XT1097 with lollipop. I unlocked boot loader then used Moto x 2014 Tool to flash stock unroot and then I flashed radio from Brazilian firmware to get signal back. If you want I can make a tuto 4 u.
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Hey guys, I used the multi-tool to downgrade from the first 5.0 to 4.4.4, worked fine. Now when I select option 6 to flash 5.0 OTA i get the error "device not found" did I miss something?
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To flash 5.0 OTA ZIP you must first run option 4 or 5.
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Just so you know, your service provider is AT&T, as is mine, but your Pure Edition phone take the T-Mo updates, not AT&T when they are available, so don't get confused.
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So is this confirmed, as I asked in another thread and was told the update would come from Motorola, not TMO. Given that the software on the phone is ID'd as TMO, it makes sense. I was surprised, though, given the label "Pure Edition," that the software isn't generic. But I'm guessing it only refers to the unlocked SIM and lack of carrier bloat (?).
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Hi,
Helium Backup desktop app on my Mac acknowleges my device but the Moto X Pure (non rooted) does not seem to acknowledge it. It seems to be a know issue on Moto devices (problem with ADB on the moto side?):
https://github.com/koush/support-wiki/wiki/Helium-Wiki
Unsupported and Problematic Devices.
Any Motorola device - Helium is NOT available to Motorola devices. This is because Motorola phones have a bug that break Android's backup mechanism. Until this is fixed by Motorola, Helium will not work on those Androids. You can download Helium manually here: http://download.clockworkmod.com/apks/Backup.apk If you find that Helium does work on your Motorola Android, please notify me.
Moto MDM is no longer up to date and does not work. Has anyone been able to find a work around?
I used helium to backup my g4 and restore to my moto x pure. I had to change to ptp mode for a sec if I remember correctly. Using a PC though
I have moto g2 XT 1068. It was rooted using King Root. Boot-loader is locked and NO custom recovery is installed.
I was trying to re-install GL tools ( of course without using custom recovery), when an error message popped up.
Then I switched off the mobile, but when I tried switching it on it got stuck at Motorola Logo.
I wiped user data and wiped cache using stock recovery(as per the instructions given on motorola portal.)
However it did not work for me. Also I gave the mobile to local mobile repairer who tried to install the software, which was also a waste of time. What should I do now ? I have very basic knowledge of Android phone so it would be very grateful if someone provides step by step guide to solve the problem. Thank you in advance
Got a Moto G6 yesterday and started to set it up but no matter what I do it says that no cloud backups are available. I have checked my Google drive and it shows that the device backup for my Moto G5 Plus is there. Does this have something to do with the fact that my Moto G5 Plus has Android 8.1 and my Moto G6 only has Android 8.0? if that is the case does anyone know how I can rectify the situation, as I have over 350 apps on my phone that I do not want to have to search for and re-download manually?
thank you to everyone in advance.
The reason the backups don't show up is for the exact reason you said. Google won't let you restore a cloud backup if the backup is running a newer version of Android. Imagine if one of the backed up apps was only compatible with Android 8.1 and above, but Google installed it on 8.0. So, unfortunately, the cloud backup won't ever show based on what I know.