I would like to root my moto x but don't have any experience rooting the device. So after a bit of searching it seems like Slapmymoto is how I need to root my at&t moto x. I am now trying to understand the guide and I have a few questions.
1. Does Slapmymoto work in the ART runtime or do I need to stay in Dalvik.
2. Seeing as i have never rooted my moto x before do I need to flash it back to 4.2.2.
3. Are Steps 1-4 for people have previously rooted there moto x with and earlier versions of slapmymoto. Or do first timers like myself need to follow those steps.
4. In step 2 it says you need to unzip Slapmymoto 0.3 is this a mistake or do I need to download Slapmymoto 0.3.
5. Also in Step 2 the guide wants us to input the code "adb push SlapMyMoto.jar /sdcard/SlapMyMoto.jar". Is this done in command prompt
6. Are there any other programs I need to download that the guide does not specify.
I am new to rooting and don't have any knowledge so right now I am just trying to learn
Check out my guide in the general section... short answers below....but use the guide. It will be two helpful to you as a beginner.
It might take you a while, but you'll learn a lot by doing it.
Yes. 2. Seeing as i have never rooted my moto x before do I need to flash it back to 4.2.2.
Do every step 3. Are Steps 1-4 for people have previously rooted there moto x with and earlier versions of slapmymoto. Or do first timers like myself need to follow those steps.
Usethe newest version .5c. 4. In step 2 it says you need to unzip Slapmymoto 0.3 is this a mistake or do I need to download Slapmymoto 0.3.
Yes. Follow my guide for how to set up adb / fastboot. 5. Also in Step 2 the guide wants us to input the code "adb push SlapMyMoto.jar /sdcard/SlapMyMoto.jar". Is this done in command prompt
Follow my guide 6. Are there any other programs I need to download that the guide does not specify.
I am new to rooting and don't have any knowledge so right now I am just trying to learn
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2556400
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Hit me up on twitter if you need help along the way. Bongostl
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Hey so im pretty new to flashing/rooting as well as new to the moto x (Got it today!). I've done some reading and tried the Pwnmymoto and Motoroot apk's and they both did not install, so im assuming my moto x has taken the OTA updates (i bought it second hand so i didnt know). I am just wondering if theres a way I can root it at this point?? I tried the Root script method using cydia impactor and Telnet kept failing. SO I then was looking at just flashing CWM via fastboot and then installing superuser zip from there as well as flashing a rom. Can anyone tell me if that's safe after the OTA or if theres another way to root? Any help will be mich appreciated as I am really overwhelmed!
I was in the same boat you were but apparently the Rogers update is "coming soon". However if you're impatient like me follow these steps:
1. Unlock your boot loader from Motorola
2. Download rsdlite
3. Download mfastboot
4. Download the sbf for T-Mobile 4.4 retail
5. Download the sbf for the Brasil 4.4 retail
6. Download cwmrecovery
7. Download original Moto boot image
Seems like a lot but here's what you need to do after you have all that stuff assuming you have a windows PC.
1. After the boot loader is unlocked install the custom recovery (I use cwm) via fastboot
fastboot flash recovery cwm.file.name
2. Search the forums for how to flash moto software using rsdlite (don't have the links since I'm on my phone) and flash the T-Mobile files AFTER modifying the XML file like in the instructions.
3. Search my posts and find how to flash the Rogers radio using the Brasil radio files (extract them from the zip)
4. After unlocking the bootloader it'll leave you with a nasty boot image, flash the boot image from the original moto (again search the forums) and it'll go away.
Then you'll have a Moto X on Rogers that has Kit Kat and LTE band 7 working and gets all its updates straight from Motorola! Hope that helps!
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After unlocking your bootloader then you can flash cwm and install supersu via the install zip feature
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No no no.
Look for a thread in General subforum. Rogers root. Very simple. Very easy.
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I did just that and it worked thanks a lot. Anyone reccomend any decent KitKat Roms that retain moto x features?
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There are no roms nor are there any reasons for them. Root install xposed, install gravity box. Done. This is not a flashaholics phone.
I'd never flash a custom rom on this phone....no reason to with xposed, as said above.
When we stop getting updates, then maybe. Maybe. My n7 is still on 4.2.2. Yes....I am cured of my flashaholism.
Flashaholics should not get the Moto x for sure. Lol
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agree with all the above.
but perhaps OP could use more info on Xposed and Gravity Box?
Trying to figure out how to get 4.4.2 on my motox XT1053 tmo. I rooted it and installed a custom rom before the update, and I'm not sure how to get to 4.4.2, all the custom roms seem to require 4.4.2 before installing them. Much of the documentation seems to be outdated or missing, I've been looking for days or I wouldn't ask.
How do I get a 4.4.2 custom rom installed if I only have 4.4 installed currently?
Easiest thing to do is download the 4.4.2 firmware and flash with fastboot and mfastboot.
Or, return to stock and take the ota.
Everything you need to know is in this great guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
Good luck!
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Once on 4.4.2......there's no downgrading. Or you could brick. Just a warning.
Or unlock the bootloader
nhizzat said:
Or unlock the bootloader
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The bootloader is unlocked, already. I have a custom rom installed.
I gave you the thread that has guides for you.
Can you root the 4.4.2 stock?
eightieskhild said:
Can you root the 4.4.2 stock?
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With an unlocked bootloader, YES! All the info you have asked for is in the thread that KJ posted for you. It should answer all questions you have. Just follow the instructions very carefully.
Good Luck
samwathegreat said:
With an unlocked bootloader, YES! All the info you have asked for is in the thread that KJ posted for you. It should answer all questions you have. Just follow the instructions very carefully.
Good Luck
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The problem is there are several guides on the page and I don't know what I need to do and Which one of these to follow.
eightieskhild said:
The problem is there are several guides on the page and I don't know what I need to do and Which one of these to follow.
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Return to stock Moto rom using RSDLite see -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/guide-moto-x-return-to-100-stock-using-t2446515 and just flash the 4.4.2 SBF for your phone/carrier.
Root with unlocked bootloader -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/instructions-unlocking-rooting-dev-ed-t2649738
Hi, just wondering if someone could be kind enough to upload a g flex rogers canada rom doesnt matter if its jb or kitkat. I lost my backup when i was trying to return to stock.
Thanks
nooganator said:
Hi, just wondering if someone could be kind enough to upload a g flex rogers canada rom doesnt matter if its jb or kitkat. I lost my backup when i was trying to return to stock.
Thanks
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http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FW545495432109876543213/D950G10a_00.kdz
That's for 4.4.2, which I can't find a root method for, without downgrading back to 4.2.2. Do you know of a way?
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Or even a way to downgrade back to 4.2.2. I have rooted many Androids, first time stumped
im running 4.2.2 atm, I was hoping someone would post a nandroid backup of just the stock rooted rom so I can try to flash it in Twrp
Why not easily root with Towelroot or ioroot? It works on 4.2.2. Can you give me link to 4.2.2? All you have to do is down load the app lg phone from, it will give you a link to the rom. How do you flash rom with out being rooted?
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You could take update and use app keep root. Then you would be rooted on 4.4.2. I bought phone already on 4.4.2, not knowing had to downgrade to root. Have method, but for some reason the LG kdz compiler crashes on my computer. If I could flash 4.2.2 then root, I would be good
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Actually if someone posted a rogers 4.4.2 rooted, could I flash that using lg flash tool, then would I also be rooted on 4.4.2
Root can be achieved on either 4.2.2 or on 4.4.2 with towelroot. Don't have to downgrade. Just root with towel root.
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Every time I update from 4.2.2 to 4.4.2 I just use towel root to root my flex on KitKat. I don't see what the confusion is or why you are trying to downgrade if all you want is to obtain root KitKat. Towel root will root your flex on KitKat.
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Root can be achieved on either 4.2.2 or on 4.4.2 with towelroot. Don't have to downgrade. Just root with towel root.
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Every time I update from 4.2.2 to 4.4.2 I just use towel root to root my flex on KitKat. I don't see what the confusion is or why you are trying to downgrade if all you want is to obtain root KitKat. Towel root will root your flex on KitKat.
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On rogers g flex I have tried many times, it doesn't work on 4.4.2 other does stump root,abd ioroot
See the confusion. You must be using a t mobile flex or something
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See the confusion. You must be using a t mobile flex or something
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I'm using a T-Mobile G Flex and have no problems rooting using towelroot.
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henslo said:
I'm using a T-Mobile G Flex and have no problems rooting using towelroot.
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Ya Towelroot. Ioroot, and probably stump work for t-mobile, but not At&t, Verizon, or rogers, while on 4.4.2. Many threads talk about this
BrownDog99 said:
Ya Towelroot. Ioroot, and probably stump work for t-mobile, but not At&t, Verizon, or rogers, while on 4.4.2. Many threads talk about this
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To be fair it's mainly you talking about it not working. A lot of other people were doing towelroot works for them on att. Not sure why stump isn't working the thread even says out should work on all devices from 2012-now.
At any rate I'll try to make that zip for you tomorrow if you can do something for me. Please report all these non development threads that are posted in the development section to get them moved. It's cluttering it up here. I would but I'm going i bed right now after i get your kdz downloading.
Have you tried framaroot or saferoot
Hi all,
New to the forum, made an account because I wanted to let you guys know what worked for me:
I've had my flex since November 2014, when I bought it to replace my g3 after dismally bricked while trying to boost the volume.
I just recently managed to muster up the courage to try to root my flex, and had a really hard time finding a root method that worked.
My flex is running 4.4.2, I'm with rogers, and if I'm not mistaken, my software version was something along the lines of D950G20b.
Towelroot said it was an unsupported device, as did stump root, even after trying to force it.
I finally managed to get root access using the root method for the g flex 2 from highonandroid. Unfortunately I cannot paste a direct link, but it can be found very easily by searching for the
following on google: highonandroid root lg g flex 2
I did have one hiccup during the root, after entering the step 11 after pasting the second command, where the indicator jumped to the next line but didn't move. I was able to get it to work
anyways by hitting Ctrl + c and then entering the two commands from step 11 again.
turned my phone off by holding the power button down for a few seconds, rebooted it, and voila, root access, verified by installing titanium backup.
I will be trying to install cwm in a few minutes via the "freedom flex" app found on the play store.
Hope this is at least a bit helpful to somebody!
Hi,
I've been on 4.4.2 on my Sprint Moto X for quite a while now.
I'm rooted and unlocked with a custom recovery.
I've been holding off on the 4.4.4 update but recently it started nagging me to update.
I read that it has a lot of bugfixes so I figured why now.
I hit install update but it can't because of the custom recovery.
What is the process of upgrading to 4.4.4 if I'm on a custom recovery?
I searched for a tutorial but couldn't find one.
If someone could post a link that would be really helpful.
Thanks
You have 3 choices.
1. Flash stock recovery only, and as long as you've changed nothing else in the system, you should be able to take the ota.
2. Use fastboot/mfastboot and flash 4.4.4...if the sbf files are out.
3. Use RSDLite and flash 4.4.4...again, if the files are out.
This guide, under returning to stock covers all this. ☺
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
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As far as this site goes, 4.4.4 Sbf isn't out yet.
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
Not sure if there are other sources.
If not, option 1 is your only choice right now.
Ive tried towel and kingo.
Ive seen cf auto root, but not the proper file for my American n900a at&t version..
So am i just stuck and cant root?
You will need to downgrade to NC 4.4 2 rom then installed root and safe strap. Then go to root nl1 forum and follow the instructions
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Go here first to downgrade http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703006. Then here to upgrade http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/how-to-root-n900aucudnl1-4-4-4-12-24-t2983357
oh wow.. cf auto root wont even work for this too huh..
bummer
You need to follow the instructions I sent otherwise you are never going to obtain root period.
Thanks!!
orphan203 said:
You will need to downgrade to NC 4.4 2 rom then installed root and safe strap. Then go to root nl1 forum and follow the instructions
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Go here first to downgrade http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703006. Then here to upgrade http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/how-to-root-n900aucudnl1-4-4-4-12-24-t2983357
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Thank you so much to orphan203 and all of XDA. I've been monitoring the GalaxyNote3Root.com site for almost a year looking for a way to root my Note 3 (N900A) and I keep getting hit with AT&T updates that keep me locked down til another way to root hits the scene (I'm obviously an amateur). I figured I'd give downgrading and then rooting a shot so I found your post and followed the steps and BAM! After about a year of owning this damn phone I was finally able to root it. Thank you so much! I'll be donating to Towel Root for sure!!