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Blocking update?

Just received my Moto X AT&T shipped from Costco, system version is 139.9.51.ghost_ATT.en.US -so would appear I can root? (and then hopefully take the update without losing root? I recall seeing a thread, hopefully for the version I have)
Can the update be "pushed" onto the device without my accepting it, as to whether I would need to root (if I wanted to root) quickly to block it?
Thanks

M973 said:
Just received my Moto X AT&T shipped from Costco, system version is 139.9.51.ghost_ATT.en.US -so would appear I can root? (and then hopefully take the update without losing root? I recall seeing a thread, hopefully for the version I have)
Can the update be "pushed" onto the device without my accepting it, as to whether I would need to root (if I wanted to root) quickly to block it?
Thanks
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no but you will get continual pop ups unless you the phone then disable motorola ota 1.0 and updater.apk (i think just updater.apk will suffice) with Titanium back up.

jayboyyyy said:
no but you will get continual pop ups unless you the phone then disable motorola ota 1.0 and updater.apk (i think just updater.apk will suffice) with Titanium back up.
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Thanks, I thought that was the case, but wanted to confirm quickly (with some, SGS4, it's pushed to the phone whether you accept or not, unless you're rooted.)
Thanks for the quick reply

M973 said:
Thanks, I thought that was the case, but wanted to confirm quickly (with some, SGS4, it's pushed to the phone whether you accept or not, unless you're rooted.)
Thanks for the quick reply
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not sure if it downloads it automatically or not (i don't think it does but it may). Even if it does download automatically it won't update it unless you click ok when it prompts you. I would root and disable OTiA until you figure out what you are going to do about it.

rooting
looks like it's either with PwnMyMoto, or Motoroot, appears the first is better? Looks like both are done with ADB which was a bit difficult, have only used it once, used it to remove safestrap from the SGS4 I had so I could return it

M973 said:
looks like it's either with PwnMyMoto, or Motoroot, appears the first is better? Looks like both are done with ADB which was a bit difficult, have only used it once, used it to remove safestrap from the SGS4 I had so I could return it
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You can just install pwnmymoto on your device and run it. Make sure to have unknown sources checked
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Also it is wise to get familiar with adb and fastboot!

shane1 said:
You can just install pwnmymoto on your device and run it. Make sure to have unknown sources checked
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Also it is wise to get familiar with adb and fastboot!
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Cool, thanks!

Another Root Question

I got the Moto X a couple weeks ago for VZW. I'd like to root the Moto X, because..tether . Witht he 4.4.2 update around the corner, should I root now or wait? I don't on putting any custom ROMS on there, so I'd like the most updated Stock ROM. But I'm sure that's not rooted yet. Also, how hard is it to root the X? If it's that hard and easy to brick the phone, I may just hold off. Thanks guys.

As far as we know of, it's impossible to root the latest OTA. 4.4.2 changed bootloaders. It's going to require a whole new exploit... Which we might not have.

natezire71 said:
As far as we know of, it's impossible to root the latest OTA. 4.4.2 changed bootloaders. It's going to require a whole new exploit... Which we might not have.
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eek
I didn't think it was that bad. Perhaps I should root now?

blueice5249 said:
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I didn't think it was that bad. Perhaps I should root now?
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If you root 4.4, you can't accept the OTA, you'll brick it. If you're already on 4.4.2, you're out of luck for now.

natezire71 said:
If you root 4.4, you can't accept the OTA, you'll brick it. If you're already on 4.4.2, you're out of luck for now.
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Thanks. Is this easy to brick in the root process?

natezire71 said:
If you root 4.4, you can't accept the OTA, you'll brick it. If you're already on 4.4.2, you're out of luck for now.
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How do you block the OTA? I have a rooted VZ moto x with a locked bootloader.

mamba94 said:
How do you block the OTA? I have a rooted VZ moto x with a locked bootloader.
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Freeze MotorolaOTA and delete the OTA from your /cache folder. To freeze MotorolaOTA, you need an app that can do it. I went ahead and paid the $6.50 for Titanium B/U Pro, which can freeze and is a well regarded app. There are probably free ones you can use.
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blueice5249 said:
I got the Moto X a couple weeks ago for VZW. I'd like to root the Moto X, because..tether . Witht he 4.4.2 update around the corner, should I root now or wait? I don't on putting any custom ROMS on there, so I'd like the most updated Stock ROM. But I'm sure that's not rooted yet. Also, how hard is it to root the X? If it's that hard and easy to brick the phone, I may just hold off. Thanks guys.
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Do you have a Dev Ed or did you get a Moto Maker/retail Moto X? Totally different processes depending on which you have.
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blueice5249 said:
Thanks. Is this easy to brick in the root process?
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Not if you have the Verizon Dev Ed.

Cozume said:
Freeze MotorolaOTA and delete the OTA from your /cache folder. To freeze MotorolaOTA, you need an app that can do it. I went ahead and paid the $6.50 for Titanium B/U Pro, which can freeze and is a well regarded app. There are probably free ones you can use.
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Do you have a Dev Ed or did you get a Moto Maker/retail Moto X? Totally different processes depending on which you have.
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Not if you have the Verizon Dev Ed.
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I do not have the Dev Ed.

blueice5249 said:
I do not have the Dev Ed.
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You have to use Slap My Moto then if you are on 4.4.
Slap My Moto

Cozume said:
You have to use Slap My Moto then if you are on 4.4.
Slap My Moto
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Wow. That looks really involved and easy to screw up. Perhaps I may stay away for now.
Is there anyway to tether without root?

blueice5249 said:
Wow. That looks really involved and easy to screw up. Perhaps I may stay away for now.
Is there anyway to tether without root?
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No there is no way to WiFi tether for free if you have unlimited data or a capped data plan without root. You can USB and Bluetooth tether using PDAnet if you run Kit Kat 4.4 and are unrooted. Or if you have a Verizon Share Everything plan you WiFi tether for free.
I am going to root a locked bootloader Moto X here soon and post Step-By-Step Instructions after I do. Don't take the 4.4.2 update if you want root.

Cozume said:
No there is no way to WiFi tether for free if you have unlimited data or a capped data plan without root. You can USB and Bluetooth tether using PDAnet if you run Kit Kat 4.4 and are unrooted. Or if you have a Verizon Share Everything plan you WiFi tether for free.
I am going to root a locked bootloader Moto X here soon and post Step-By-Step Instructions after I do. Don't take the 4.4.2 update if you want root.
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Thanks, it doesn't need to be WiFi, I'm fine with USB tether.
Is there anything besides PDAnet? I heard you have to pay for that, or reconnect all the time.
I'm definitely going to hold off on the update and hope for a bit easier root method. I'm not too good at the adb thing.

blueice5249 said:
Is there anything besides PDAnet? I heard you have to pay for that, or reconnect all the time.
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There probably is, but I use PDAnet and you are correct, you have to pay or reconnect all of the time.
blueice5249 said:
I'm definitely going to hold off on the update and hope for a bit easier root method. I'm not too good at the adb thing.
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There won't be an easier method as jcase isn't going to do one for 4.4.2 and Motorola has with each new update tried to close the hacks that jcase has found.
You either root on 4.4 using Slap My Moto or stay unrooted. After you root on 4.4, you can keep the 4.4 bootloader and selectively upgrade the system to 4.4.2. But there are people on the Verizon 4.4.2 thread claiming they took the OTA and kept root and kept write protection disabled. Others on other carriers said otherwise.

Cozume said:
There probably is, but I use PDAnet and you are correct, you have to pay or reconnect all of the time.
There won't be an easier method as jcase isn't going to do one for 4.4.2 and Motorola has with each new update tried to close the hacks that jcase has found.
You either root on 4.4 using Slap My Moto or stay unrooted. After you root on 4.4, you can keep the 4.4 bootloader and selectively upgrade the system to 4.4.2. But there are people on the Verizon 4.4.2 thread claiming they took the OTA and kept root and kept write protection disabled. Others on other carriers said otherwise.
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Darn and Darn.
I think I'll hold off for now and maybe hope your step by step is easier to follow. Thanks for the help man! :good:
If anyone else knows of a free tether method let me know.

Cozume said:
Freeze MotorolaOTA and delete the OTA from your /cache folder. To freeze MotorolaOTA, you need an app that can do it. I went ahead and paid the $6.50 for Titanium B/U Pro, which can freeze and is a well regarded app. There are probably free ones you can use.
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Thanks!

Root Nexus 6 5.0.1?

Hello,
Sorry if this question is really stupid, but are there any root methods for the Nexus 6 on Android 5.0.1? Would any root for Lollipop 5.0 work for 5.0.1 as well? Please reply with what methods have worked for you. Thanks a lot!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56913254
I use this for absolutely everything I do with my phone. Works flawlessly.

saddog5523 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56913254
I use this for absolutely everything I do with my phone. Works flawlessly.
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Thank you so much! I just found this coincidentally SECONDS before you responded. Hopefully it works great. Now, when I lose root each time I update, I can just come back to this application and see if there is a new version?

rmx36 said:
Thank you so much! I just found this coincidentally SECONDS before you responded. Hopefully it works great. Now, when I lose root each time I update, I can just come back to this application and see if there is a new version?
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Wug keeps everything up to date. Shouldn't be a problem. Also, you won't be able to update when you're rooted. The update checks for any modifications and will error out. You will have to flash the update manually, or via the toolkit under advanced. There is a guide under general about how to update manually via fastboot, which is a pretty simple thing. I'm a bit cautious about flashing anything manually and I was able to do it without any hiccups. I'll grab a link for it.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57063390
This guide is what I used to flash from 5.0.0 to 5.0.1 when it was released. Just make sure you read all the way through once before you start. And do the long method, the short method doesn't work for some reason.

saddog5523 said:
Wug keeps everything up to date. Shouldn't be a problem. Also, you won't be able to update when you're rooted. The update checks for any modifications and will error out. You will have to flash the update manually, or via the toolkit under advanced. There is a guide under general about how to update manually via fastboot, which is a pretty simple thing. I'm a bit cautious about flashing anything manually and I was able to do it without any hiccups. I'll grab a link for it.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57063390
This guide is what I used to flash from 5.0.0 to 5.0.1 when it was released. Just make sure you read all the way through once before you start. And do the long method, the short method doesn't work for some reason.
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Thanks. Everything worked well, now going to go use Viper4Android. Anything you recommend over it for sound quality and audio boosting?

rmx36 said:
Thanks. Everything worked well, now going to go use Viper4Android. Anything you recommend over it for sound quality and audio boosting?
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Viper is my favorite and nothing really comes close to it.
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[Q&A] MoFo IMG AT&T XT1097 (root, tether, xposed)

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Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!

My /data directory is empty. Can I assume I don't need to follow the steps to delete the two folders?

busybox
Any chance on getting busybox baked in as well?

AlwaysHere said:
Any chance on getting busybox baked in as well?
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Do you know anyone with an XT1095? If so it is really easy to do and they can make a nandroid of their system and just restore it when they are done.

JulesJam said:
Do you know anyone with an XT1095? If so it is really easy to do and they can make a nandroid of their system and just restore it when they are done.
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Sadly I don't know anyone around that has one. Looks like I'll have to wait until it's released somewhere on here. Thanks JulesJam.

Newbie questions
I've received my Moto X yesterday (bought a used one on Amazon). Unfortunately I haven't ask the seller which exact model of MotoX it was and it turned out that it is AT&T one and bootloader can't be unlocked.
Tried to go through all topics connected to MotoX but still have a couple of questions. If this this is wrong topic please tell my where to post.
1. Using MoFO, should I be able to install debloated firmwares (without AT&T bloatware) on my phone? I don't need root but I wan't pure stock Android without carrier-specific apps.
2. If I use MoFo and don't like it, can I go back to official stock and receive OTA updates?
3. Do we have any hope that someday (say, in one year) someone (like Sunshine) finds a way to unlock bootloader? Is that hardware-impossible or just such an exploit wasn't found yet?
4. Assuming that such exploit probably will need KitKat, will I be able to downgrade to 4.4.4 later if I update 5.0.2 OTA now?

qyron said:
1. Using MoFO, should I be able to install debloated firmwares (without AT&T bloatware) on my phone? I don't need root but I wan't pure stock Android without carrier-specific apps.
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Yes but to make it you have to either use another device with an unlocked bootloader like a Nexus 9 or a Moto X 2013, or if you know someone with an XT1095 they can make it for you. Or if you know linux you can make it.
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qyron said:
I've received my Moto X yesterday (bought a used one on Amazon). Unfortunately I haven't ask the seller which exact model of MotoX it was and it turned out that it is AT&T one and bootloader can't be unlocked.
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Can you return and buy an XT1095 instead? That is what I would do.
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qyron said:
2. If I use MoFo and don't like it, can I go back to official stock and receive OTA updates?
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Yes read my noob guide in the General forum (it is linked to in the OP of the MoFo thread).
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qyron said:
3. Do we have any hope that someday (say, in one year) someone (like Sunshine) finds a way to unlock bootloader? Is that hardware-impossible or just such an exploit wasn't found yet?
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I don't have any hope. No one is working on it. jcase and beaups aren't interested in motorola phones anymore and they were the only ones pretty much working on it who have the skillz needed to do it.
And maiko1 hasn't been responding to questions about MoFo via the forum or by email. He hasn't been on XDA since 5/27/15 so I don't know what is going on. It is like he abandoned MoFo. Maybe he is sick or in the hospital and can't respond, idk, but he hasn't been responding to anyone in awhile. When 5.1 drops, the copy of MoFo you have now won't work on it. He would need to update the MoFo site and I worry that he isn't interested anymore.
If you have the ability to return the XT1097 and get an XT1095, that is what I would do.
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qyron said:
4. Assuming that such exploit probably will need KitKat, will I be able to downgrade to 4.4.4 later if I update 5.0.2 OTA now?
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There is no reason to think that the exploit will be found on KK. jcase and beaups looked for one and didn't find one and gave up.
And no, you will never be able to downgrade your bootloader to 4.4.4 once you upgrade to 5.0.2.

JulesJam said:
Yes but to make it you have to either use another device with an unlocked bootloader like a Nexus 9 or a Moto X 2013, or if you know someone with an XT1095 they can make it for you. Or if you know linux you can make it.
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Can you return and buy an XT1095 instead? That is what I would do.
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Yes read my noob guide in the General forum (it is linked to in the OP of the MoFo thread).
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I don't have any hope. No one is working on it. jcase and beaups aren't interested in motorola phones anymore and they were the only ones pretty much working on it who have the skillz needed to do it.
And maiko1 hasn't been responding to questions about MoFo via the forum or by email. He hasn't been on XDA since 5/27/15 so I don't know what is going on. It is like he abandoned MoFo. Maybe he is sick or in the hospital and can't respond, idk, but he hasn't been responding to anyone in awhile. When 5.1 drops, the copy of MoFo you have now won't work on it. He would need to update the MoFo site and I worry that he isn't interested anymore.
If you have the ability to return the XT1097 and get an XT1095, that is what I would do.
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There is no reason to think that the exploit will be found on KK. jcase and beaups looked for one and didn't find one and gave up.
And no, you will never be able to downgrade your bootloader to 4.4.4 once you upgrade to 5.0.2.
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You say we can make images using linux, can you make a guide or at least explain quickly how this is done? I'm moderately proficient in linux and I'm thinking about being the guinea pig who tries to make a rom for the XT1097.

darknessrise1234 said:
You say we can make images using linux, can you make a guide or at least explain quickly how this is done? I'm moderately proficient in linux and I'm thinking about being the guinea pig who tries to make a rom for the XT1097.
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If you're moderately proficient I won't go into too much detail, you basically just use the mount command to mount the ext4 image then modify then unmount then flash.

G4 Man2 said:
If you're moderately proficient I won't go into too much detail, you basically just use the mount command to mount the ext4 image then modify then unmount then flash.
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So I'm right it has to be an installed image, not a fxz? I have a 5.1 fxz and I was looking to attempt a 5.1 image for our 1097.

Does gravitybox work with on this image?
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Do you know anyone with an XT1095? If so it is really easy to do and they can make a nandroid of their system and just restore it when they are done.
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For some reason the xposed doesn't work for me.
See screenshot from attachment
I got a ATT xt1097
My flash procedure:
1. enter recovery and wipe data/cache
2. flash stock image with just root
3. wipe cache(If I don't do this there will be a bootloop)
4. enter system, turn on Unknown Sources (read from another website), Install Xposed Installer (tried both 2.7 experimental1 and 2.6.1), delete everything in dalvik-cache
5. fastboot flash your mod
6. wipe cache
7. enter system, there is a long updating app process.
8. open Xposed installer and it doesn;t work

lihanchen said:
For some reason the xposed doesn't work for me.
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I got a ATT xt1097
My flash procedure:
1. enter recovery and wipe data/cache
2. flash stock image with just root
3. wipe cache(If I don't do this there will be a bootloop)
4. enter system, turn on Unknown Sources (read from another website), Install Xposed Installer (tried both 2.7 experimental1 and 2.6.1), delete everything in dalvik-cache
5. fastboot flash your mod
6. wipe cache
7. enter system, there is a long updating app process.
8. open Xposed installer and it doesn;t work
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Are you using mofo?

JulesJam said:
Are you using mofo?
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Yes. otherwise I can't flash. AT&T sucks
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Are you using mofo?
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And one thing I notice is that every time there is a 10-second starting app process before loading the launcher after the Moto Earth animation. Similar dialog as updating apps

lihanchen said:
Yes. otherwise I can't flash. AT&T sucks
And one thing I notice is that every time there is a 10-second starting app process before loading the launcher after the Moto Earth animation. Similar dialog as updating apps
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You need to follow the instructions in the OP exactly as written, by what you posted you aren't doing that. There is no need for instance to enable Unknown Sources.

JulesJam said:
You need to follow the instructions in the OP exactly as written, by what you posted you aren't doing that. There is no need for instance to enable Unknown Sources.
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I tried turning on/ not turning on unknown sources
Also use ES file explorer/ adb shell to delete dalvik cache
Also wipe cache/ not wipe cache after flashing the mod.zip (second zip)
Can't get it working anyway

JulesJam said:
You need to follow the instructions in the OP exactly as written, by what you posted you aren't doing that. There is no need for instance to enable Unknown Sources.
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Let's discuss in this post. I accidentally sent a post on the original thread instead of Q&A and can't delete it.
I googled "xposed installer" and clicked the first link, tried both 2.7 experimental 1 and 2.6.1, installed with adb
Also, for last step, I installed "APM+" module and it didn't work.

lihanchen said:
Let's discuss in this post. I accidentally sent a post on the original thread instead of Q&A and can't delete it.
I googled "xposed installer" and clicked the first link, tried both 2.7 experimental 1 and 2.6.1, installed with adb.
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But what version of the Xposed installer was used when the dev made the image? That may be the issue as the installer has been updated but I am not sure if the image was. Idk the anwer - the dev would know.

JulesJam said:
But what version of the Xposed installer was used when the dev made the image? That may be the issue as the installer has been updated but I am not sure if the image was. Idk the anwer - the dev would know.
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From the release date, I believe 2.6.1 is the correct one.
Plus, in another post about mofo image of motoX gen1 of the same author, he mentioned explicitly of xposed installer 2.6.1

lihanchen said:
From the release date, I believe 2.6.1 is the correct one.
Plus, in another post about mofo image of motoXat gen1 of the same author, he mentioned explicitly of xposed installer 2.6.1
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Well if you are using the correct version of the installer and following the instructions in the OP for the image as written it should work. I would flash back to stock system and start again from scratch if it isn't working for you making sure you are following the instructions.

Flickering screen?

I just sent back the N6 that had the screen burn out, I got my RMA device and its on just 5.1 not 5.1.1 should I update it or keep it does it matter? Also this N6 is doing some of the same issues that the other device did before it burned out. The screen has a lot of flickering and triangle flashes but only when I'm using my web browser, also, today I got off of a phone call and the proximity sensor failed to turn the screen on. What's up with that? I'm starting to wonder about these N6's man. Any ideas guys. I think I may need to just flash the s#-t out of this thing

electrojas said:
I just sent back the N6 that had the screen burn out, I got my RMA device and its on just 5.1 not 5.1.1 should I update it or keep it does it matter? Also this N6 is doing some of the same issues that the other device did before it burned out. The screen has a lot of flickering and triangle flashes but only when I'm using my web browser, also, today I got off of a phone call and the proximity sensor failed to turn the screen on. What's up with that? I'm starting to wonder about these N6's man. Any ideas guys. I think I may need to just flash the s#-t out of this thing
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If it was mine, I'd RMA this one too.

Unlock it. Fastboot flash the updated 5.1.1 factory image and see what you have. If bad send it back. If good it all good.
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What browser. It may be the problem. There were proximity sensor fixes in one of the updates. Not sure which.

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Unlock it. Fastboot flash the updated 5.1.1 factory image and see what you have. If bad send it back. If good it all good.
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What browser. It may be the problem. There were proximity sensor fixes in one of the updates. Not sure which.
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I'm using adblock browser. I just updated to Windows 10 so now my adb is all jacked up for some reason. When I turned on the phone it said that there was a 5.1.1 update ready to be installed. Should I just take that one before I unlock the BL and root or do the unlock first? Thanks to all of you who are helping me out. Good people.

electrojas said:
I'm using adblock browser. I just updated to Windows 10 so now my adb is all jacked up for some reason. When I turned on the phone it said that there was a 5.1.1 update ready to be installed. Should I just take that one before I unlock the BL and root or do the unlock first? Thanks to all of you who are helping me out. Good people.
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Unlock first. Too many been bricked on that update with bootloader locked. I wouldn't take it. Win 10 didn't jack with my adb. I have full SDK tho. Some are using the 15 minute adb/fastboot. I would search and try to reinstall it. Does your usb debug work as far as showing device MTP on PC. If not you lost the Google driver.
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More than likely that browser is the flicker problem. I use Chrome but with Adaway and MOAB. No adds anywhere. lol

I'll have to check. I'm so gunshy now I only hooked this to pc just to put music on it. I'll unlock BL and try the update after. Thanks

electrojas said:
I'll have to check. I'm so gunshy now I only hooked this to pc just to put music on it. I'll unlock BL and try the update after. Thanks
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If able to put music on your driver is good. Need ADB/Fastboot working or you are already dead in the water.

prdog1 said:
Unlock first. Too many been bricked on that update with bootloader locked. I wouldn't take it. Win 10 didn't jack with my adb. I have full SDK tho. Some are using the 15 minute adb/fastboot. I would search and try to reinstall it. Does your usb debug work as far as showing device MTP on PC. If not you lost the Google driver.
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More than likely that browser is the flicker problem. I use Chrome but with Adaway and MOAB. No adds anywhere. lol
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15 minute adb? What is that like a tool that does all of that for you?

electrojas said:
15 minute adb? What is that like a tool that does all of that for you?
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It the lazy man ADB/Fastboot for those that don't want to install full SDK and edit the environmental path.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979

So I just follow the unlock procedure in the how to post like normal now right

electrojas said:
So I just follow the unlock procedure in the how to post like normal now right
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Enable unlock in developers options. Boot to bootloader. in command prompt type "fastboot devices" to make sure your device id shows up. If shows device type "fastboot oem unlock". Will see prompt on phone to agree.

It's just finished so now does it matter which 5.1.1 I take, and do I have to put TWRP on this in order to do it

I suppose now I can take the downloaded one or do you recommend a better file. I really would like to keep this Damn phone

electrojas said:
It's just finished so now does it matter which 5.1.1 I take, and do I have to put TWRP on this in order to do it
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Latest for all carriers is I version unless you are on TMobile then it is the one that says TMobile only. They don't have the security update yet. No need for TWRP yet as long as unlocked. Get it booted and see if everything works. Do NOT relock. DO NOT use toolkit. Do it manually with fastboot commands.

prdog1 said:
Latest for all carriers is I version unless you are on TMobile then it is the one that says TMobile only. They don't have the security update yet. No need for TWRP yet as long as unlocked. Get it booted and see if everything works. Do NOT relock.
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Mine is unbranded factory unlocked. It's restoring all my backed up poo right now. I guess I have 2 options. 1 take the Ota they send down or install the one I downloaded yesterday. It says for all carriers except tmobile. I got it from Google yesterday. It's the exact one that was on the phone I sent back. Do you have any particular preference or reccomendation?

electrojas said:
Mine is unbranded factory unlocked. It's restoring all my backed up poo right now. I guess I have 2 options. 1 take the Ota they send down or install the one I downloaded yesterday. It says for all carriers except tmobile. I got it from Google yesterday. It's the exact one that was on the phone I sent back. Do you have any particular preference or reccomendation?
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The new I version has the Stagefright security fix otherwize the Z version is fine. That is what I am on. Haven't updated yet.. You can try OTA as long as unlocked. Have seen posts that say OTA won't work unlocked. Not sure. If it bootloops and it is locked you are hosed again and have to RMA.

prdog1 said:
The new I version has the Stagefright security fix otherwize the Z version is fine. That is what I am on. Haven't updated yet.. You can try OTA as long as unlocked. Have seen posts that say OTA won't work unlocked. Not sure. If it bootloops and it is locked you are hosed again and have to RMA.
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The new I version? Is the best place to get it on here or Motorola? Also your gonna think this is a stupid question but what is I version? I'm coming from Sammy to LG back to Sammy, now this. Learning about fastboot its all new to me. Thanks bro
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Forums Pro.

electrojas said:
The new I version? Is the best place to get it on here or Motorola? Also your gonna think this is a stupid question but what is I version? I'm coming from Sammy to LG back to Sammy, now this. Learning about fastboot its all new to me. Thanks bro
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Forums Pro.
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https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images