Hi, I know there is an official build of CyanogenMod for the Moto X 2014. However there is limited info on what carriers it works on. I would like to know if the builds and methods of installing work on the latest update for the Verizon Moto X 2014. Thank You.
LunarEclipse120 said:
Hi, I know there is an official build of CyanogenMod for the Moto X 2014. However there is limited info on what carriers it works on. I would like to know if the builds and methods of installing work on the latest update for the Verizon Moto X 2014. Thank You.
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If you unlocked Bootloader, you can install it. But with locked Bootloader, no way to use CM or another custom ROM !
md07 said:
If you unlocked Bootloader, you can install it. But with locked Bootloader, no way to use CM or another custom ROM !
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Does CDMA data and signal work fine?
LunarEclipse120 said:
Does CDMA data and signal work fine?
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just unlock bootloader. And eveything will OK. But Verizon.......
md07 said:
just unlock bootloader. And eveything will OK. But Verizon.......
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What do you mean by but verizon...?
LunarEclipse120 said:
What do you mean by but verizon...?
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Verizon not allow unlock bootloader !
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Verizon not allow unlock bootloader !
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Ok thanks
I am wondering the same thing, my Verizon xt1096 has an unlocked bootloader, I have tried a couple marshmallow roms with no signal .
Will calls and data work on Cyanogen on Verizon?
If not what about modding a stock marshmallow to work with Verizon?
Thanks
charliepan1 said:
I am wondering the same thing, my Verizon xt1096 has an unlocked bootloader, I have tried a couple marshmallow roms with no signal .
Will calls and data work on Cyanogen on Verizon?
If not what about modding a stock marshmallow to work with Verizon?
Thanks
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CM13 works fine with Verizon on the xt1096. Your bootloader must be unlocked so that you can flash TWRP as your recovery. You will need to wipe Data and System in TWRP before flashing CM13, it can't be a dirty flash over the stock rom.
charliepan1 said:
I am wondering the same thing, my Verizon xt1096 has an unlocked bootloader, I have tried a couple marshmallow roms with no signal .
Will calls and data work on Cyanogen on Verizon?
If not what about modding a stock marshmallow to work with Verizon?
Thanks
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How did you get an unlocked bootloader. Isn't that only for pure editions?
At least is there any way to root it?
mikeoswego said:
CM13 works fine with Verizon on the xt1096. Your bootloader must be unlocked so that you can flash TWRP as your recovery. You will need to wipe Data and System in TWRP before flashing CM13, it can't be a dirty flash over the stock rom.
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Thanks I will give it a try.
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LunarEclipse120 said:
How did you get an unlocked bootloader. Isn't that only for pure editions?
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I used Sunshine back when I was on 5.0.
Edited out since after reading a bit more, my post didn't make sense anymore.
Happy New Year all.
Ok well, Imy still unclear on CM installation: if the device has BL unlocked and running a stock MM, then I install twrp with fastboot (then rebbot to recovery), do I still need to root the stock firmware first (flash a modified kernel and SuperSU)?
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Edited out since after reading a bit more, my post didn't make sense anymore.
Happy New Year all.
Ok well, Imy still unclear on CM installation: if the device has BL unlocked and running a stock MM, then I install twrp with fastboot (then rebbot to recovery), do I still need to root the stock firmware first (flash a modified kernel and SuperSU)?
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No, you don't need to root the stock rom in order to install CM. CM will replace the stock rom.
Once you have TWRP installed, the first thing you want to do is make a TWRP backup, preferably to a USB-OTG drive. Then, you can always restore that backup if something goes wrong. Once you have that backup, you can try rooting the stock rom (only if you want to try it) and if you don't like it, restore the backup. Don't let TWRP do the rooting for you, use TWRP to install the SuperSU using the latest SuperSU for Marshmallow zip file.
To try CM you will have to wipe your phone system and data (not internal storage where your pictures, etc. are stored.) You can then install CM13 and if you don't like it, restore the backup to return to the stock.
Good news, the unlocked bootloader is out! Anyone have troubles with cm13
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Good news, the unlocked bootloader is out! Anyone have troubles with cm13
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Nope, I have flashed 12.1 and 13 with no issues. Love it, just can't get Moto Voice to work....
Bio-Kinetic said:
Nope, I have flashed 12.1 and 13 with no issues. Love it, just can't get Moto Voice to work....
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Does heads up display still work? Also does the Verizon cell service work fine?
LunarEclipse120 said:
Does heads up display still work? Also does the Verizon cell service work fine?
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Heads up display works great and works great with verizon cell service. Great ROM
Bio-Kinetic said:
Heads up display works great and works great with verizon cell service. Great ROM
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Did you unlock the bootloader with the method they released a couple days ago?
LunarEclipse120 said:
Did you unlock the bootloader with the method they released a couple days ago?
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Yes and it worked like a champ with no issues. Followed it step by step, and it only took 10 min.
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Got the OTA for 4.4, how do I apply that to custom recovery? Or do I have to wait till it comes in a downloadable zip and flash it in custom recovery?
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Got the OTA for 4.4, how do I apply that to custom recovery? Or do I have to wait till it comes in a downloadable zip and flash it in custom recovery?
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Are you on a VZW Developer Edition (unlocked)?
defsquad said:
Are you on a VZW Developer Edition (unlocked)?
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No sir. Safestrap on regular version, 16gb
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No sir. Safestrap on regular version, 16gb
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there is no way to maintain root and take the 4.4 currently unless you have a dev phone or unlockable bootloader
bummer, was thinking that if on rooted VZW Developer Edition you could OTA update then reboot into recovery and install Su again (with TWRP for instance).
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bummer, was thinking that if on rooted VZW Developer Edition you could OTA update then reboot into recovery and install Su again (with TWRP for instance).
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if you have a dev edition then you can get root because you have an unlocked BL.
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if you have a dev edition then you can get root because you have an unlocked BL.
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sorry for the ignorance, but do you happen to have the steps after unlocking the bootloader to install root? I have the dev edition and just upgraded to 4.4 and am interested in gaining root.
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sorry for the ignorance, but do you happen to have the steps after unlocking the bootloader to install root? I have the dev edition and just upgraded to 4.4 and am interested in gaining root.
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same way you did on the last update you did. you may have to wait a sec if the su and cwm hasn't been udpated to 4.4 but i think it has so you should be able to get root the exact same way you got rot when you took the 4.2.2 OTA
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same way you did on the last update you did. you may have to wait a sec if the su and cwm hasn't been udpated to 4.4 but i think it has so you should be able to get root the exact same way you got rot when you took the 4.2.2 OTA
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I have yet to perform any such activity.
With some googling, I am estimating the process to be something along the lines of:
unlock bootloader via motorola site
install cwm?
push su app to system
victory?
I have development background but have not kept up recently with process of these things.
jayboyyyy said:
there is no way to maintain root and take the 4.4 currently unless you have a dev phone or unlockable bootloader
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Okay, so to take the update, I have to unroot and flash stock recovery?
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Okay, so to take the update, I have to unroot and flash stock recovery?
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be careful how you do it
I tried that, along with some other things, and apparently it didnt work
alex94kumar said:
be careful how you do it
I tried that, along with some other things, and apparently it didnt work
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I cheated...I used a toolkit and it did it all for me. Downloading the OTA now and hopefully it gets me all set
tluley51 said:
I cheated...I used a toolkit and it did it all for me. Downloading the OTA now and hopefully it gets me all set
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Which toolkit?
schmoe0013 said:
sorry for the ignorance, but do you happen to have the steps after unlocking the bootloader to install root? I have the dev edition and just upgraded to 4.4 and am interested in gaining root.
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To unlock the boot loader I went to the Motorola website and did it.
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schmoe0013 said:
I have yet to perform any such activity.
With some googling, I am estimating the process to be something along the lines of:
unlock bootloader via motorola site
install cwm?
push su app to system
victory?
I have development background but have not kept up recently with process of these things.
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all sounds good to me. sorry if someone answered you already and this is a repost. but that sounds accurate.
Hi All,
I just got a new X yesterday and it's running 4.2.2. I heard there's a root method for 4.4 so I'm wondering if it's better to root now, then flash a stock 4.4 ROM or take the OTA to 4.4 and then root?
amghoon said:
Hi All,
I just got a new X yesterday and it's running 4.2.2. I heard there's a root method for 4.4 so I'm wondering if it's better to root now, then flash a stock 4.4 ROM or take the OTA to 4.4 and then root?
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the 4.4 root process starts on 4.2.2 check out the guide here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
use the guide for Locked bootloaders that should get you started let me know if you have any issues
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the 4.4 root process starts on 4.2.2 check out the guide here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
use the guide for Locked bootloaders that should get you started let me know if you have any issues
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Does this guide work for the Verizon moto x? In step one it seems to imply that it only works for Sprint and AT&T. I apologize if this is a dumb question however I just want to make sure before I start.
Thanks
mamba94 said:
Does this guide work for the Verizon moto x? In step one it seems to imply that it only works for Sprint and AT&T. I apologize if this is a dumb question however I just want to make sure before I start.
Thanks
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the guide is created for all Moto X i just uploaded some complete packages for atnt and sprint just never finished uploading the others
dray_jr said:
the guide is created for all Moto X i just uploaded some complete packages for atnt and sprint just never finished uploading the others
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Oh okay understood!
Thanks for responding I appreciate it.
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Oh okay understood!
Thanks for responding I appreciate it.
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np good luck mate
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the 4.4 root process starts on 4.2.2 check out the guide here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
use the guide for Locked bootloaders that should get you started let me know if you have any issues
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Thanks for putting that together dray; I had one question about installing TWRP. It seems like this is the case based on the instructions, but I wanted to be sure, is it OK to install the twrp-2.6.3.1-ghost-4.4.img even though I am running 4.2.2?
I have my bootloader unlocked already (VZW DE and gone through that process via adb) and have been trying to figure out which custom recovery to flash.
TIA
DuvelDroid said:
Thanks for putting that together dray; I had one question about installing TWRP. It seems like this is the case based on the instructions, but I wanted to be sure, is it OK to install the twrp-2.6.3.1-ghost-4.4.img even though I am running 4.2.2?
I have my bootloader unlocked already (VZW DE and gone through that process via adb) and have been trying to figure out which custom recovery to flash.
TIA
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yea that is fine
DuvelDroid said:
Thanks for putting that together dray; I had one question about installing TWRP. It seems like this is the case based on the instructions, but I wanted to be sure, is it OK to install the twrp-2.6.3.1-ghost-4.4.img even though I am running 4.2.2?
I have my bootloader unlocked already (VZW DE and gone through that process via adb) and have been trying to figure out which custom recovery to flash.
TIA
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did you get the twrp-2.6.3.1-ghost-4.4.img to flash successfully on 4.2.2 on your Dev edition?
I used mfastboot to flash it and when I try to go to recovery it just boots to Android/
drozek said:
did you get the twrp-2.6.3.1-ghost-4.4.img to flash successfully on 4.2.2 on your Dev edition?
I used mfastboot to flash it and when I try to go to recovery it just boots to Android/
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alot of people had this issue reinstall TWRP then then use the volume - button and highlight recovery then press the volume + button and it should boot into recovery
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alot of people had this issue reinstall TWRP then then use the volume - button and highlight recovery then press the volume + button and it should boot into recovery
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Awesome thanks!
It's your vz still on 4.2.2? If so, will you please see what the boot loader version is?
Thanks
Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk
drozek said:
did you get the twrp-2.6.3.1-ghost-4.4.img to flash successfully on 4.2.2 on your Dev edition?
I used mfastboot to flash it and when I try to go to recovery it just boots to Android/
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Yeah, as dray_jr mentioned, after you flash it, you have to select recovery rather than rebooting.
This video also helped me (youtube.com/watch?v=sw675ipX-ds) (I don't have enough posts to hyperlink).
I actually followed the video but dray's instructions are the same process.
I'm running 4.4.2 unlocked bootloader . I was able to root using TWRP
I love the stock system so i dont care for a custom rom atm, i only wanna keep root.
If i do the ota 4.4.4 update will i keep root? Or if i lose it, can i just install via TWRP again?
jonortiz said:
I'm running 4.4.2 unlocked bootloader . I was able to root using TWRP
I love the stock system so i dont care for a custom rom atm, i only wanna keep root.
If i do the ota 4.4.4 update will i keep root?
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You have to return to the stock recovery to take the OTA. If you are not totally stock system, you have to return the system to stock. Totally stock means no Xposed framework, no tethering mods, no changes to the system at all.
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Or if i lose it, can i just install via TWRP again?
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Yes of course - TWRP and SuperSU or whatever other Superuser you use.
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Wansanta said:
You have to return to the stock recovery to take the OTA. If you are not totally stock system, you have to return the system to stock. Totally stock means no Xposed framework, no tethering mods, no changes to the system at all.
Yes of course - TWRP and SuperSU or whatever other Superuser you use.
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could you link me to a way to return to stock recovery?
jonortiz said:
could you link me to a way to return to stock recovery?
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Its in one of the stickies either here or on general how to return to stock to take an OTA.
Basically, you get the 4.4.2 sbf for Verizon Moto X. Then you unzip it and use mfastboot to flash recovery.img. But the site with the sbf's has been down alot lately. You may be able to use regular fastboot to flash recovery. I think you only need mfastboot to flash the system.img.
Be sure and make a nandroid before you flash the stock recovery!
Can just use the 4.4.4 fxz in general. Less steps, forgets about OTA...
Then just flash recovery and root. Back to gold
tapa'd on my moto x
chrisp6825 said:
Can just use the 4.4.4 fxz in general. Less steps, forgets about OTA...
Then just flash recovery and root. Back to gold
tapa'd on my moto x
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Do this it's super simple
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rocketsaucev2 said:
Do this it's super simple
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While the 4.4.4 sbf is available for Verizon, it is not available for ATT or TMobile. For sprint, there is an unofficial one.
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While the 4.4.4 sbf is available for Verizon, it is not available for ATT or TMobile. For sprint, there is an unofficial one.
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The OP is on Verizon. This thread isn't about the other carriers. ?
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The OP is on Verizon. This thread isn't about the other carriers. ?
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I see that now that you mentioned it. The new layout is truncating the thread titles on me. I really don't like the new layout for reasons like that, but I suppose someone must like it or they wouldn't have changed it.
I unlocked the bootloader on my XT1096 (verizon) Moto X 2014. Currently running stock 5.1 ROM.
What's the best way to get Marshmallow on? Can I use a ROM from another model? Do I need to flash a recovery? Thanks.
jonnythan said:
I unlocked the bootloader on my XT1096 (verizon) Moto X 2014. Currently running stock 5.1 ROM.
What's the best way to get Marshmallow on? Can I use a ROM from another model? Do I need to flash a recovery? Thanks.
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The only way to get Marshmallow on a verizon would be with a custom rom that supports CDMA. I know that CM13 supporta CDMA so that one would work.
And while yes you could flash the rom from another model like the xt1095, it would lose verizon signal since the other models are GSM instead of CDMA.
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tomas1pit said in the bootloader unlock thread:
"if u want to convert your device dont forget about NON-HLOS.bin and fsg.mbn. That is modem files. U should take them from official 5.1 image for xt1097 otherwise your network wont work"
Would I be able to flash the XT1095 stock MM image and then copy those files over, retaining Verizon signal?
jonnythan said:
tomas1pit said in the bootloader unlock thread:
"if u want to convert your device dont forget about NON-HLOS.bin and fsg.mbn. That is modem files. U should take them from official 5.1 image for xt1097 otherwise your network wont work"
Would I be able to flash the XT1095 stock MM image and then copy those files over, retaining Verizon signal?
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tomas1pit is incorrect, if you look in other threads of people that have unlocked bootloaders with verizon, they lose signal completely if they convert to another model. He does not realize that xt1096 is CDMA, the NON-HLOS.bin and fsg.mbn apply to GSM.
You can still get signal if you change to another model, but only if you put a sim chip in your phone for AT&T, T-Mobile, etc since those companies are GSM. The problem is that switching firmware makes it incompatible with verizon.
If you plan to stay with verizon, custom roms are your only choice. If you change to a GSM company then you can use the stock firmware from another model.
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Roger. Thanks.
It took a few tries to get TWRP on... I had to use crpalmer's custom version, the regular version didn't work. I'll hunt around for a custom ROM. If anyone has any suggestions (as close to stock Android as possible) I'd appreciate it.
jonnythan said:
Roger. Thanks.
It took a few tries to get TWRP on... I had to use crpalmer's custom version, the regular version didn't work. I'll hunt around for a custom ROM. If anyone has any suggestions (as close to stock Android as possible) I'd appreciate it.
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No problem. Your best bet would be to read the custom rom threads and see if any say they support cdma. Or post in the thread to ask the developer if it does.
The only one I know for sure works with verizon is CM13, since I have read that some verizon users have tried it and it worked for them. I assume that roms that are based off CM might work, but you know what they say about assuming... Anyway good luck finding a rom you like.
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I unlocked the bootloader on Verizon xt1096 Android 5.1, installed latest twrp recovery and installed SuperSU and am rooted. Woot. Twrp is super useful! I'd just be careful with what you're flashing of course.
I couldn't get official TWRP to work, but this custom version worked for me:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/t4wbyl4ge807r31/openrecovery-20150308-victara-UNOFFICIAL.img?dl=0
After I installed TWRP, I just flashed SuperSU and got root.
jonnythan said:
I couldn't get official TWRP to work, but this custom version worked for me:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/t4wbyl4ge807r31/openrecovery-20150308-victara-UNOFFICIAL.img?dl=0
After I installed TWRP, I just flashed SuperSU and got root.
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Have you tried flashing any roms yet for marshmallow?
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Have you tried flashing any roms yet for marshmallow?
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I haven't had time yet.
Same situation. Just recently unlocked the bootloader on my XT1096 (Verizon Moto X 2). Trying to figure out how to get to Marshmallow (stock or rooted) but with Verizon radios. Can't seem to find XT1096/Verizon radios in a flashable zip.
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I then took the OTA upgrade to 5.0 which totally hard bricked it.
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So yeah @jonnythan if you want to help me unbrick my phone...
If there's anything I can do to help, I'd be happy to. There's probably not much I can do, though.
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If there's anything I can do to help, I'd be happy to. There's probably not much I can do, though.
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Just a little humor. I have reached out to KidJoe here for some help. I also reached out to MotoCare and they are sending me a new MotoX (for me to tinker with some more).
I would suggest that we need to find a way to get the XT1096 to XT1095, while keeping factory bootloader to accept future OTAs. The VZW radios are out there, just will need to flash them via ADB if/when new OTAs come though.
So for right now, no other custom rom will work with the xt1096 unless somebody makes it specifically or customizes a different rom to suit it right?
CM13 and derived ROMS should work. There are other non-Marshmallow ROMs, I think.
jonnythan said:
I couldn't get official TWRP to work, but this custom version worked for me:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/t4wbyl4ge807r31/openrecovery-20150308-victara-UNOFFICIAL.img?dl=0
After I installed TWRP, I just flashed SuperSU and got root.
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Where did you get this? All the official TWRP builds throw a mismatched partition size error and won't install.
If I understand correctly, if I'm not using the phone on Verizon I can install any ROM?
crpalmer posted it in the CM12 thread.
I was able to get the latest TWRP installed. Took a few attempts.
i flashed mine with twrp it said the same thing when i fastbbot flashed it but it worked i just booted in recovery any ways and it worked
Hello, i bought XT1096- Verizon, lollipop 5.0 , i unlocked boot loader and rooted it..TWRP 3 installed
i would like to have pure firmware , without Verizon apps and logo in start,
am using it at egypt so i don`t need CDMA..
i don`t mind to have motorola OTA
your help is highly appreciated
melshafie said:
Hello, i bought XT1096- Verizon, lollipop 5.0 , i unlocked boot loader and rooted it..TWRP 3 installed
i would like to have pure firmware , without Verizon apps and logo in start,
am using it at egypt so i don`t need CDMA..
i don`t mind to have motorola OTA
your help is highly appreciated
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This rom will work perfectly:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3277874
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i did download it , but removing the OTA won`t prevent me from getting future updates..??
AGISCI said:
This rom will work perfectly:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3277874
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melshafie said:
i did download it , but removing the OTA won`t prevent me from getting future updates..??
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I installed it on my phone too and it works perfect.
You don't need to ota... If there will be update to 6.0.1 or something like that, I believe you could dirty flash the update without problems.
Removing the ota was to prevent people from bricking their phone because of some reasons and this is the best solution for that.
apprecaited, i just installed it, and i found it still have whats app and some other application i installed on verizon rom, i wied every thing on twrp and that even removed the os, am doing it again now,.
thanks for your time
OrenGazala said:
I installed it on my phone too and it works perfect.
You don't need to ota... If there will be update to 6.0.1 or something like that, I believe you could dirty flash the update without problems.
Removing the ota was to prevent people from bricking their phone because of some reasons and this is the best solution for that.
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thanks, its working like charm,
OrenGazala said:
I installed it on my phone too and it works perfect.
You don't need to ota... If there will be update to 6.0.1 or something like that, I believe you could dirty flash the update without problems.
Removing the ota was to prevent people from bricking their phone because of some reasons and this is the best solution for that.
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melshafie said:
thanks, its working like charm,
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no problem