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Just picked up a new ATT Moto X yesterday and hoping someone figures out how to unlock the Bootloader.
Would it be best to not take any OTA's ( like the camera update OTA ) and any future OTA's ? My thought is that the people working on figuring out an unlock are prob working on the original first ROM since release.
If anyone here is trying to crack the bootloader, are you working mainly with the original ROM ?
Thanks,
J
just bumping this for some fresh eyes maybe
thx
jimmycinla said:
just bumping this for some fresh eyes maybe
thx
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Your boot loader will never be unlocked, go to the original development threads and look for pawnmymoto or slapmymoto, root method for permanently locked boot loaders
Sent on my Moto X
flashallthetime said:
Your boot loader will never be unlocked, go to the original development threads and look for pawnmymoto or slapmymoto, root method for permanently locked boot loaders
Sent on my Moto X
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Yes, I was told the same for my Razr M, then of course, someone figured it out 6-7 months after release.
Never is a term I see crushed so many times by the geniuses on XDA, so I hold out hope !!.... :good:
j
jimmycinla said:
Yes, I was told the same for my Razr M, then of course, someone figured it out 6-7 months after release.
Never is a term I see crushed so many times by the geniuses on XDA, so I hold out hope !!.... :good:
j
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I hope you have patience because you may be waiting for a while or forever
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Background: Just received my Moto X yesterday (Ebony back, black front, silver trim, SEXY!!!). I'm coming from a Droid 4 (tired of waiting on Droid 5) and I'm hoping you guys can help point me in the right direction by answering a few general questions for me. I've browsed through some of the forums already but since the Moto X has been out a little while now there is a LOT to wade through. So....
1. What is the current state of root on the Moto X? The last I saw there is not an easy root method for Moto X on KitKat. Is that still true?
2. On my D4 we did not really have options when it come to recoveries. It was safestrap, which is great, but that was it. I think I saw a safestrap for Moto X thread somewhere but are there other recoveries like TWRP or CWM available?
3. Probably a stupid questions but what is the difference between the "Moto X Android Development" forum and the "Moto X Original Android Development" forum?
Really love the XDA community and looking forward to getting started with my Moto X and finding ways to contribute. Thanks!
Read through the dev sections ....and all will be revealed.
Sent from my Moto X cellular telephone...
kj2112 said:
Read through the dev sections ....and all will be revealed.
Sent from my Moto X cellular telephone...
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Not afraid of a little reading. Just trying to figure out where to start. Can you at least clarify what the difference is between the "Android Development" and "Original Android Development" sections?
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Read through the dev sections ....and all will be revealed.
Sent from my Moto X cellular telephone...
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Read the sticky explaining the differences in the original android development section.
sent from Moto X
Jizzylax said:
Read the sticky explaining the differences in the original android development section.
sent from Moto X
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Totally missed the sticky. Thanks for the heads up.
kj2112 said:
Read through the dev sections ....and all will be revealed.
Sent from my Moto X cellular telephone...
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OK, So I have read through a whole bunch of stuff now and I think I have root figured out. What I cannot seem to figure it out is the recovery situation. All the recoveries I see are for "Recovery Unlocked" or "Unlocked Bootloader" devices. I just have a plain old non-dev edition Moto X. Are there no compatible recoveries for regular non-dev edition Moto Xs?
kwyrt said:
OK, So I have read through a whole bunch of stuff now and I think I have root figured out. What I cannot seem to figure it out is the recovery situation. All the recoveries I see are for "Recovery Unlocked" or "Unlocked Bootloader" devices. I just have a plain old non-dev edition Moto X. Are there no compatible recoveries for regular non-dev edition Moto Xs?
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You need an unlocked bootloader to use custom recoveries. But it isn't just dev edition that can be unlocked.
If you can't or don't want to unlock your bootloader (which voids your warranty), then you can't use a custom recovery.
You can still root....but no custom recovery. Which means no flashing from recovery...since stock doesn't flash.
Again....this is all in the dev section....and Google can help you find this stuff too.
I can't help further, I'm not an expert at the unlocked bootloader root stuff, as I unlocked my bootloader on day one.
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You need an unlocked bootloader to use custom recoveries. But it isn't just dev edition that can be unlocked.
If you can't or don't want to unlock your bootloader (which voids your warranty), then you can't use a custom recovery.
You can still root....but no custom recovery. Which means no flashing from recovery...since stock doesn't flash.
Again....this is all in the dev section....and Google can help you find this stuff too.
I can't help further, I'm not an expert at the unlocked bootloader root stuff, as I unlocked my bootloader on day one.
Sent from my Moto X cellular telephone...
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Thanks. I didn't see any threads related to unlocking the bootloader but I'll keep looking. Thanks again for the information.
kwyrt said:
Thanks. I didn't see any threads related to unlocking the bootloader but I'll keep looking. Thanks again for the information.
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You have to unlock the boot loader at Motorola's website. That way they know and your warranty is void. Lol
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kj2112 said:
You have to unlock the boot loader at Motorola's website. That way they know and your warranty is void. Lol
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
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Well poop. Looks like the normal VZ version is not supported by Moto's bootloader unlock program.
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Well poop. Looks like the normal VZ version is not supported by Moto's bootloader unlock program.
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Well...you're familiar with safestrap already....that's a positive.
Sent from my Moto X cellular telephone...
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Well...you're familiar with safestrap already....that's a positive.
Sent from my Moto X cellular telephone...
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Yep. There's that at least. LOL
Makes things simple. Root, install safestrap, and enjoy!
kwyrt said:
Background: Just received my Moto X yesterday (Ebony back, black front, silver trim, SEXY!!!). I'm coming from a Droid 4 (tired of waiting on Droid 5) and I'm hoping you guys can help point me in the right direction by answering a few general questions for me. I've browsed through some of the forums already but since the Moto X has been out a little while now there is a LOT to wade through. So....
1. What is the current state of root on the Moto X? The last I saw there is not an easy root method for Moto X on KitKat. Is that still true?
2. On my D4 we did not really have options when it come to recoveries. It was safestrap, which is great, but that was it. I think I saw a safestrap for Moto X thread somewhere but are there other recoveries like TWRP or CWM available?
3. Probably a stupid questions but what is the difference between the "Moto X Android Development" forum and the "Moto X Original Android Development" forum?
Really love the XDA community and looking forward to getting started with my Moto X and finding ways to contribute. Thanks!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49260947#post49260947
hi,
I can't post in the developer sections, so a question here:
Has anyone rooted their UK moto X yet? Comes with 4.4.2
the motorola chat said they expect we'll be able to unlock the bootloader but I'm not holding my breath.
But rooting? Yes please!
talkingduck said:
hi,
I can't post in the developer sections, so a question here:
Has anyone rooted their UK moto X yet? Comes with 4.4.2
the motorola chat said they expect we'll be able to unlock the bootloader but I'm not holding my breath.
But rooting? Yes please!
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as of right now there is no root for 4.4.2 so you have to wait and see if someone finds a way to get root
or wait and see if you can unlock your bootloader.
talkingduck said:
hi,
I can't post in the developer sections, so a question here:
Has anyone rooted their UK moto X yet? Comes with 4.4.2
the motorola chat said they expect we'll be able to unlock the bootloader but I'm not holding my breath.
But rooting? Yes please!
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Yes. You can root your UK moto X.
janjan said:
Yes. You can root your UK moto X.
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this i want to hear he is allready on 4.4.2 and he can't unlock his bootloader yet so how is he going to root?
dray_jr said:
this i want to hear he is allready on 4.4.2 and he can't unlock his bootloader yet so how is he going to root?
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bingo!
just got unlock code
phew.. this looked like it was going to be the first phone in a loooong time I wasn't going to be able to root and it was already hurting!
talkingduck said:
bingo!
just got unlock code
phew.. this looked like it was going to be the first phone in a loooong time I wasn't going to be able to root and it was already hurting!
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well now your good to go check out my guide in the general section on how to flash twrp and get root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
dray_jr said:
well now your good to go check out my guide in the general section on how to flash twrp and get root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
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indeed, it's what I'm reading thru now! Thanks for pulling it all together!
talkingduck said:
indeed, it's what I'm reading thru now! Thanks for pulling it all together!
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np at all bro glad to help
talkingduck said:
indeed, it's what I'm reading thru now! Thanks for pulling it all together!
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Hi, I currently have a uk moto x xt1052 as well. Did the root process turn out ok?
I've read through dray_jrs guides but would like to hear your feedback
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bryan.huang said:
Hi, I currently have a uk moto x xt1052 as well. Did the root process turn out ok?
I've read through dray_jrs guides but would like to hear your feedback
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piece of cake! Just follow the instructions and you'll be fine.
then install the xposed framework, gravity box etc and you'll be flying!
@talkingduck I have a UK moto x... How did you get your unlock code please? Tried the Motorola site but says my device is invalid...
Volpine said:
@talkingduck I have a UK moto x... How did you get your unlock code please? Tried the Motorola site but says my device is invalid...
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Did you paste the numbers in one line correctly? I've heard others getting invalid responses when the numbers aren't in correctly.
Otherwise, I just followed the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
good luck!
Yeah thanks... There was a gap in the middle...doh!!
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Yeah thanks... There was a gap in the middle...doh!!
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Cool! enjoy
so i have a xt1060 verizon moto x, and was gonna unlock the bootloader with sunshine, but how would i go about rooting it? i assume just installing superSU is not enough, also is there any restrictions i should know about? i sure have lots of phones i have rooted but Motorola has always been weird.
Trozzul said:
so i have a xt1060 verizon moto x, and was gonna unlock the bootloader with sunshine, but how would i go about rooting it? i assume just installing superSU is not enough, also is there any restrictions i should know about? i sure have lots of phones i have rooted but Motorola has always been weird.
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Sir..once the bootloader is unlocked, you'll need to install a custom recovery, TWRP or CWM..the stock recovery will be of no use..then with a custom recovery, you would gain Root by installing SuperSU from the custom recovery..no other restrictions that I can think of..
KEEP IN MIND..during the bootloader unlock process..your device storage will be erased, you will loose personal data..back up your data FIRST..
Sent from my:
Jaocagomez Debloated ROM
4.4.4_21.11.21 (Unlocked)
XT1080M Droid Maxx #2
http://waynekent.com/page6.html
"Praise Jah" YOU people.!
NWKENT said:
Sir..once the bootloader is unlocked, you'll need to install a custom recovery, TWRP or CWM..the stock recovery will be of no use..then with a custom recovery, you would gain Root by installing SuperSU from the custom recovery..no other restrictions that I can think of..
KEEP IN MIND..during the bootloader unlock process..your device storage will be erased, you will loose personal data..back up your data FIRST..
Sent from my:
Jaocagomez Debloated ROM
4.4.4_21.11.21 (Unlocked)
XT1080M Droid Maxx #2
http://waynekent.com/page6.html
"Praise Jah" YOU people.!
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Sounds cool man, thank you very much! its so stupid of me that i wouldnt remember that, soooo i should only flash xt1060 roms right? i know theres a xt1060 Offical CYANOGENMOD rom on their website but they think that we are only able to unlock our bootloaders if we have a dev edition, would it be safe to flash that? also where would i get CWM for this new booloader unlock method, or would it be the same as all others?
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Sounds cool man, thank you very much! its so stupid of me that i wouldnt remember that, soooo i should only flash xt1060 roms right? i know theres a xt1060 Offical CYANOGENMOD rom on their website but they think that we are only able to unlock our bootloaders if we have a dev edition, would it be safe to flash that? also where would i get CWM for this new booloader unlock method, or would it be the same as all others?
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I use stock ROM's only..maybe Debloated..but mostly stock..don't have the time to fool with all the "crap" with a custom ROM..anyhow..if the ROM is for a XT1060..then I would certainly think you'd be OK..but as I said..stock for me only, I use to flash a lot of ROM's but was always battling some function that didn't function..and realized, I was not enjoying my devices..So I swore OFF custom ROM's..now I do mostly testing for Dev's and so on..
BTW..I own a XT1060 Moto X Developer Edition..but if your bootloader is unlocked, then your device would be likened to a DEV Edition, except for the logo and white back shell (back panel)..
I use TWRP only..If CWM is a must for you, then their site should have what you need, or here in XDA..BE SURE the custom recovery version is for the Moto X "ghost"..no other will install/work properly..the code name for Moto X is "ghost"..so any recovery MUST be developed for your " ghost" device..there are TWRP versions that is developed for the Moto X "ghost" and the "obake" Droid Maxx and Ultra..same version works with all three code names..DON'T KNOW about CWM..
Sent from my:
Jaocagomez Debloated ROM
4.4.4_21.11.21 (Unlocked)
XT1080M Droid Maxx #2
http://waynekent.com/page6.html
"Praise Jah" YOU people.!
NWKENT said:
I use stock ROM's only..maybe Debloated..but mostly stock..don't have the time to fool with all the "crap" with a custom ROM..anyhow..if the ROM is for a XT1060..then I would certainly think you'd be OK..but as I said..stock for me only, I use to flash a lot of ROM's but was always battling some function that didn't function..and realized, I was not enjoying my devices..So I swore OFF custom ROM's..now I do mostly testing for Dev's and so on..
BTW..I own a XT1060 Moto X Developer Edition..but if your bootloader is unlocked, then your device would be likened to a DEV Edition, except for the logo and white back shell (back panel)..
I use TWRP only..If CWM is a must for you, then their site should have what you need, or here in XDA..BE SURE the custom recovery version is for the Moto X "ghost"..no other will install/work properly..the code name for Moto X is "ghost"..so any recovery MUST be developed for your " ghost" device..there are TWRP versions that is developed for the Moto X "ghost" and the "obake" Droid Maxx and Ultra..same version works with all three code names..DON'T KNOW about CWM..
Sent from my:
Jaocagomez Debloated ROM
4.4.4_21.11.21 (Unlocked)
XT1080M Droid Maxx #2
http://waynekent.com/page6.html
"Praise Jah" YOU people.!
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Thank you very much! that should be all i need!
Always start with the stickies...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2826159 ?
KJ said:
Always start with the stickies...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2826159 ?
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i infact did look at that like 5 times before each time i get excited about moto x news, its really not updated and what i mean is it only says people on 4.4.4 with locked bootloaders cant unlock their bootloader and root the devices, sure theres a link for CWM but it also does not say how to install it.
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i infact did look at that like 5 times before each time i get excited about moto x news, its really not updated and what i mean is it only says people on 4.4.4 with locked bootloaders cant unlock their bootloader and root the devices, sure theres a link for CWM but it also does not say how to install it.
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People on 4.4.4 can't root with a locked boot loader is what it says. And that remains true. It doesn't say you can't unlock the boot loader though. No where does it say that. It's a thread with a collection of root methods....it's not about unlocking.
And cmw is also not mentioned, it may be in a thread that is linked to in the one stop shop, but not in the root thread itself.
Just wanted to be clear, as far as rooting goes....it's completely up to date. Read it a little more carefully. ?
If anything changes with root methods, it will be updated. A link to a Sunshine guide will be included as well, if there is one made. If there already is, I've missed it. A member said he was making one, but I haven't seen it yet.
And if anything that thread links to is out of date, the maintainer of those threads should be notified. ?
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People on 4.4.4 can't root with a locked boot loader is what it says. And that remains true. It doesn't say you can't unlock the boot loader though. No where does it say that. It's a thread with a collection of root methods....it's not about unlocking.
And cmw is also not mentioned, it may be in a thread that is linked to in the one stop shop, but not in the root thread itself.
Just wanted to be clear, as far as rooting goes....it's completely up to date. Read it a little more carefully. ?
If anything changes with root methods, it will be updated. A link to a Sunshine guide will be included as well, if there is one made. If there already is, I've missed it. A member said he was making one, but I haven't seen it yet.
And if anything that thread links to is out of date, the maintainer of those threads should be notified. ?
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this here is what i was talking about with unlocking the bootloader on 4.4.4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/request-help-exploit-moto-x-bl-t2828471 even on devices that cant be (i think that includes Verizon and AT&T including the droid maxx and moto g on verizon), it was released a few days ago and you are able to buy it now.
Trozzul said:
this here is what i was talking about with unlocking the bootloader on 4.4.4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/request-help-exploit-moto-x-bl-t2828471 even on devices that cant be (i think that includes Verizon and AT&T including the droid maxx and moto g on verizon), it was released a few days ago and you are able to buy it now.
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Yes. I know all about that.
But you said the one stop shop root thread is out dated.....and my friend, it is not.
Once your boot loader is unlocked, it's no different than any unlocked X...which is covered in the first section of the One Stop Shop.
How you unlock is irrelevant to the rooting thread I thought we were discussing.
Someone said he was making a Sunshine tutorial thread. If that ever happens, I will mention it in the Root thread. ?
Until then, it's not in there cause there is no clear, straight forward thread on it.
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And again...all the One Stop Shop says about Rooting 4.4.4 is that you can't with a locked bootloader, and again...that is 100% accurate. ?
KJ said:
Yes. I know all about that.
But you said the one stop shop root thread is out dated.....and my friend, it is not.
Once your boot loader is unlocked, it's no different than any unlocked X...which is covered in the first section of the One Stop Shop.
How you unlock is irrelevant to the rooting thread I thought we were discussing.
Someone said he was making a Sunshine tutorial thread. If that ever happens, I will mention it in the Root thread. ?
Until then, it's not in there cause there is no clear, straight forward thread on it.
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And again...all the One Stop Shop says about Rooting 4.4.4 is that you can't with a locked bootloader, and again...that is 100% accurate. ?
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ah my bad man, im pretty damn stupid when i bring multiple things into a conversation and mix them up and stuff. thanks for the link.
Trozzul said:
ah my bad man, im pretty damn stupid when i bring multiple things into a conversation and mix them up and stuff. thanks for the link.
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Was just making sure you didn't see something I missed really. ??
Hi forum, on other Motorola phones, I was able to flash a logo.bin file that for rid of the bootloader unlocked message, so my question is, there are logo.bin available for the g5/g5plus so I been told, would it work on g6 play? As I am trading my phone in
Thank you!
Why not relock the bootloader and get rid of the message?
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Xplorer4x4 said:
Why not relock the bootloader and get rid of the message?
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That would be pointless if he plans on making modifications.
JoeGatto said:
That would be pointless if he plans on making modifications.
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He is trading the phone in. Probably to the carrier. One more reason to relock the bootloader just to be safe.
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Xplorer4x4 said:
He is trading the phone in. Probably to the carrier. One more reason to relock the bootloader just to be safe.
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Oh, I guess I missed that part.
But anyways, the boot logos for the G5's probably won't do you any good. I'd say it's better to make sure you're completely stock and then relock your bootloader.
There are boot images for G6 (Plus) for this, though. You could look in that thread in "Themes, Apps, and Mods" and see if anyone's had success with a G6 Play.
Did you had any luck with this?