Short and simple. I want my Moto X rooted.
If I can keep my pictures through this process thats cool. I have folders and such set up that took me forever to do. Pictures are backed up so thats not really a problem. All my apps and music are replaceable.
If I have to downgrade to 4.2.2 I dont mind. I would probably end up staying there til Kitkat gets more app support.
Would I just need the 4.2.2 Camera OTA and use RSD lite to flash that?
I miss my S3..... ;(
AT&T XT 1058, Non-Motomaker, bootloader is locked.
ATT 4.4 Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896
4.2.2 Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2509590
OriginalFire said:
ATT 4.4 Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896
4.2.2 Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2509590
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I am aware of these threads. The first step for 4.4 root is to flash to 4.2 and i'm not quite sure on those steps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2556400
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Unfortunately you can't downgrade and keep your data. You will need to erase user data when downgrading to 4.2.2 otherwise your phone will boot loop.
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hartom said:
Unfortunately you can't downgrade and keep your data. You will need to erase user data when downgrading to 4.2.2 otherwise your phone will boot loop.
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Ive looked through all the threads linked and they all require I flash back to 4.2.2 but all the download links are giving me a "File not found". Not a 404 error. Is there somewhere else I can get the ROM?
kernozlov said:
Ive looked through all the threads linked and they all require I flash back to 4.2.2 but all the download links are giving me a "File not found". Not a 404 error. Is there somewhere else I can get the ROM?
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There back up. http://sbf.droid-developers.org/download.php?device=0&file=22
4.2.2 att camera update.
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hartom said:
There back up. http://sbf.droid-developers.org/download.php?device=0&file=22
4.2.2 att camera update.
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So would I just put that file in RSD, put my phone in fastboot and flash that? Then use Pwnmymoto or Rockmymoto?
kernozlov said:
So would I just put that file in RSD, put my phone in fastboot and flash that? Then use Pwnmymoto or Rockmymoto?
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Yes- just delete the getvar line in the XML file of the flash.
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I don't understand what to do in step 1. I have to download the 4.2.2 in step 1 and downgrade in 4?
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k3ff0 said:
I don't understand what to do in step 1. I have to download the 4.2.2 in step 1 and downgrade in 4?
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Step 1 is to download and flash back to 4.2.2. Step 4 is to flash the 4.2.2 bootloader only.
How can I downgrade to 4.2.2? Do I need root?
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k3ff0 said:
How can I downgrade to 4.2.2? Do I need root?
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Use RSD Lite and the proper SBF. No, you don't need root.
I hate to be one of those guys that says "search," but all this has been discussed many times. You really need to look at some of the other threads and do some research.
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I tried on my rooted mj5 but after reboot it is still fail. Is there any other means to work? I know I can't downgrade to MI9. Can I use this method to help? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559715 thanks!
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Did you ever get this figured out?
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mikeyhim said:
I tried on my rooted mj5 but after reboot it is still fail. Is there any other means to work? I know I can't downgrade to MI9. Can I use this method to help? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559715 thanks!
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You can use that method to restore MJ5. I have done that many times.
cant really downgrade lol
There is no way to downgrade
I think u could downgrade... check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2595457
Hey guys just received brand new HTC one out of the box. Just wondering quickest method of root right now and what people are using for their recoveries. Yes I have researched but I see a lot of things out there. I'm sure one of your guys response would be quicker. If you could post links for root and a good recovery that would be appreciated. I'm on 4.2.2 thanks in advance.
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jarzy00 said:
Hey guys just received brand new HTC one out of the box. Just wondering quickest method of root right now and what people are using for their recoveries. Yes I have researched but I see a lot of things out there. I'm sure one of your guys response would be quicker. If you could post links for root and a good recovery that would be appreciated. I'm on 4.2.2 thanks in advance.
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3 steps.....
unlock bootloader through htcdev. flash custom recovery. flash rom.
jarzy00 said:
Hey guys just received brand new HTC one out of the box. Just wondering quickest method of root right now and what people are using for their recoveries. Yes I have researched but I see a lot of things out there. I'm sure one of your guys response would be quicker. If you could post links for root and a good recovery that would be appreciated. I'm on 4.2.2 thanks in advance.
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I assume you have the international unlocked One, not any of the U.S. carrier branded Ones.
1) Go to htcdev.com, create an account. Choose the option to unlock the bootloader. You need the fastboot drivers. Easy to find
2) Once you're bootloader unlocked, flash TWRP recovery from this link:
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m7
3) Install SuperSU once u have TWRP(the app will be installed automatically). Run the app
4) You're rooted. Very naize
P.S. I would advise u to S-OFF your phone after rooting it, coz certain ROMs aint compatible with S-ON, ur default. So, before installing the 4.4.2 OTA, flash ARHD 31.6, run the rumrunner tool
cr1960 said:
3 steps.....
unlock bootloader through htcdev. flash custom recovery. flash rom.
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I don't have an international unlocked one
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jarzy00 said:
I don't have an international unlocked one
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Then which variant do you have ?
jarzy00 said:
I don't have an international unlocked one
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Verizon wireless u.s.a and I'm on 4.2.2 and I waited to update to kitkat because I didn't know if there was an exploit for root and stuff like that. Can my bootloader still be unlocked? Keep in mind I'm 100% stock on 4.2.2 I just kind of need to be steered in the right direction on what to do next seeing as though there is an overwhelming amount of mods out for this phone.
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Verizon wireless u.s.a and I'm on 4.2.2 and I waited to update to kitkat because I didn't know if there was an exploit for root and stuff like that. Can my bootloader still be unlocked? Keep in mind I'm 100% stock on 4.2.2 I just kind of need to be steered in the right direction on what to do next seeing as though there is an overwhelming amount of mods out for this phone.
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Yeah, u need to use rumrunner tool, not the HTC dev unlock.
http://rumrunner.us/downloads-2/
Download for Verizon, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND PRE-REQUISITES CAREFULLY
And, btw, this is not the thread for the Verizon One. Hence, there are no ROMs which support the Verizon variant. Flashing a ROM from the development thread for HTC One WILL BRICK UR PHONE. Make sure u flash ROMs/MODs for the Verizon One from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one
FYI, if u want the most mods/roms, u should have bought the unlocked One
jarzy00 said:
Verizon wireless u.s.a and I'm on 4.2.2 and I waited to update to kitkat because I didn't know if there was an exploit for root and stuff like that. Can my bootloader still be unlocked? Keep in mind I'm 100% stock on 4.2.2 I just kind of need to be steered in the right direction on what to do next seeing as though there is an overwhelming amount of mods out for this phone.
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Okay thank you very much
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jarzy00 said:
Okay thank you very much
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Pls hit the thanks button
P.S. Why are you quoting yourself?? Quote me
raghav kapur said:
Pls hit the thanks button
P.S. Why are you quoting yourself?? Quote me
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Lol been a while since I've been on xda
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I'm on the leaked 4.4 and I see people are having problems not being able to update. If there was an Odin version, would that work?
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ekerbuddyeker said:
I'm on the leaked 4.4 and I see people are having problems not being able to update. If there was an Odin version, would that work?
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downgrade to 4.3 then upgrade
xuanphucn said:
downgrade to 4.3 then upgrade
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everyone who has tried that cant update the ota fails
jerrycoffman45 said:
everyone who has tried that cant update the ota fails
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try samsung at bestbuy to see if they have the new fw yet. they maybe able to help you guys to update
Try it WITHOUT rooting after. Bet most of them have downgraded and then rooted expecting it to work
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joe3681 said:
Try it WITHOUT rooting after. Bet most of them have downgraded and then rooted expecting it to work
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nope didnt root still failed
Downgraded and didn't root never had my device rooted and still fails.
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sabre31 said:
Downgraded and didn't root never had my device rooted and still fails.
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It's because AFAIK it's not pure MJ5 but it's modified. We never had MJ5 build on Kies or Sammobile.
Walter.White said:
It's because AFAIK it's not pure MJ5 but it's modified. We never had MJ5 build on Kies or Sammobile.
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thats what i am thinking too i seem to remember someone saying the ml9 img was hex edited to get root with the method in that thread
jerrycoffman45 said:
thats what i am thinking too i seem to remember someone saying the ml9 img was hex edited to get root with the method in that thread
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Oh well we will have to wait till @designgears hooks us up with one click for NC2 build.
True
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I restored to mj5 and then did Ota update to another version which worked fine and then it tried to do an Ota update to 4.4.2 and fails. Thinking of trying emergency firmware restore via kies and see if that works.
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sabre31 said:
I restored to mj5 and then did Ota update to another version which worked fine and then it tried to do an Ota update to 4.4.2 and fails. Thinking of trying emergency firmware restore via kies and see if that works.
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It won't. Kies only has MI9. It will fail because of different flash count in aboot trust me.
Walter.White said:
It won't. Kies only has MI9. It will fail because of different flash count in aboot trust me.
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I can confirm this. Tried this also and it fails
I think I might know a way. Someone who restored and cannot update PM me.
Is there any way just to force the download?
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ekerbuddyeker said:
Is there any way just to force the download?
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That won't work either I actually have the download file and tried to install it via stock recovery and it didn't work. Fails as well.
Walter.White said:
I think I might know a way. Someone who restored and cannot update PM me.
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PM sent
please keep us posted if you guys find the fix.
sabre31 said:
please keep us posted if you guys find the fix.
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There are 3 people trying it. I'll post it if they succeed.
Hi guys,
I have a xperia z1 running 4.4.2 14.3.A.757 and i was wondering if i could use Vroot running 4.4.2 to root my z1 or do i have to downgrade to 4.2.2 the open Vroot and start the root process.
also i was wondering if i could open root with many android and root with 4.4.2 rather than 4.2.2.
Have been trying to follow Shem's video on youtube, the root with may android binary method when i open the runme.bat file it says out of date?
Or is there a way when i can root using 4.4.2 without
-unlocking the bootloader
-downgrading
-loosing all user data.
Im a noob to all the root stuff haha!
thanks brandon
babzzz25 said:
Hi guys,
I have a xperia z1 running 4.4.2 14.3.A.757 and i was wondering if i could use Vroot running 4.4.2 to root my z1 or do i have to downgrade to 4.2.2 the open Vroot and start the root process.
also i was wondering if i could open root with many android and root with 4.4.2 rather than 4.2.2.
Have been trying to follow Shem's video on youtube, the root with may android binary method when i open the runme.bat file it says out of date?
Or is there a way when i can root using 4.4.2 without
-unlocking the bootloader
-downgrading
-loosing all user data.
Im a noob to all the root stuff haha!
thanks brandon
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I don't think so.. And was it not vroot that sends information about your phone to China?
But you need to downgrade and then upgrade
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DO NOT USE VROOT!!
Just follow the link in my signature to get rooted
babzzz25 said:
Or is there a way when i can root using 4.4.2 without
-unlocking the bootloader
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Yes
-downgrading
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No
-loosing all user data.
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yes
PS, Don't worry about posting your QUESTION in the wrong section. I provided an ANSWER anyway, and asked the mods to move it to the QUESTION and ANSWER section on your behalf.
To be honest I haven't a clue! Haha, I followed shems video on YouTube to root with binary method and when it got to flashable zip on the sd card twrp didn't seem to recognise the zip so I have to start the phone up with no os.. Flashed stock rom with flashtool. Tried to root the other day with the root many android and opened the install.bat file and it said it can't run supersu because my phone was out of date?
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There is absolutely no need to root the phone using bin4ry, root many android, kingo or any other method. Shems videos are overkill (IMHO) and have unnecessary steps
Just follow the link in my signature. 3 steps and you end up with a rooted KK Z1
Sweet thanks alot man!
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babzzz25 said:
Sweet thanks alot man!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440619
gregbradley said:
There is absolutely no need to root the phone using bin4ry, root many android, kingo or any other method. Shems videos are overkill (IMHO) and have unnecessary steps
Just follow the link in my signature. 3 steps and you end up with a rooted KK Z1
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To be honest I don't have a clue how to root using your signature, I'm new to this stuff -_-
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babzzz25 said:
To be honest I don't have a clue how to root using your signature, I'm new to this stuff -_-
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You follow the link and follow the instructions.
Its all explained
But you will have to log on using a pc to see my signature, so I will help you there...
The link in my signature takes you here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52407809&postcount=2
Do I need an unlocked bootloader?
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babzzz25 said:
Do I need an unlocked bootloader?
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no
flash 4.2 ftf
then connect to pc and run dual recovery
download zip for 4.4.2
flash from recovery - power off from main menu
flash 4.4.2 ftf kernel from many links here (or the rom you choose to run)
profit
no unlock bootloader etc, no fuss no muss
just pure win
babzzz25 said:
Do I need an unlocked bootloader?
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What does it say in my post I linked to....
it says
No need to unlock bootloader
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So no, it does not need an unlocked bootloader.
No need to be like that
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y2grae said:
no
flash 4.2 ftf
then connect to pc and run dual recovery
download zip for 4.4.2
flash from recovery - power off from main menu
flash 4.4.2 ftf kernel from many links here (or the rom you choose to run)
profit
no unlock bootloader etc, no fuss no muss
just pure win
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I get the bit until flash 4.4.2 ftf kernel, when does it get rooted?
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babzzz25 said:
I get the bit until flash 4.4.2 ftf kernel, when does it get rooted?
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when you install dual recovery
its all explained in the relevant threads..
babzzz25 said:
No need to be like that
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Have to be...
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/06/16/motorola-bootloader-unlock-razr-hd-towelroot/
Haven't tried this myself (already unlocked)
Supposedly this method will work on kitkat 4.4.2, and will allow the use of motopocalypse
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Doing this tonight before moto patches it
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Can this be used on JB stock?
sherpajosh said:
Can this be used on JB stock?
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Nope. You'll have to update to 4.4.2 in order to perform the unlock
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Leraeniesh said:
Nope. You'll have to update to 4.4.2 in order to perform the unlock
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However, once unlocked on 4.4.2, you can freely downgrade back to 4.1.2 and have an unlocked bootloader as well
Coronado is dead said:
However, once unlocked on 4.4.2, you can freely downgrade back to 4.1.2 and have an unlocked bootloader as well
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Downgrading your security version will brick your device, so I wouldent suggest it.
However, you can use AOSP 4.1.2 with it.
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Leraeniesh said:
Downgrading your security version will brick your device, so I wouldent suggest it.
However, you can use AOSP 4.1.2 with it.
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Then just don't flash the security component. Just do System and I think boot? I'd have to check mine, but I went from 4.4.2 to 4.1.2 and back to 4.4.2 again. It can be done if you are careful
Coronado is dead said:
Then just don't flash the security component. Just do System and I think boot? I'd have to check mine, but I went from 4.4.2 to 4.1.2 and back to 4.4.2 again. It can be done if you are careful
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If you update everything to 4.2.2, unlock, then flash your modem, kernel and system to 4.1.2 you might have success.
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Very happy to see an unlock method again for folks that missed out.. Sad to see it after many have moved on to other devices.
romma1 said:
Very happy to see an unlock method again for folks that missed out.. Sad to see it after many have moved on to other devices.
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The XT907 is surprisingly capable for its age.
Hoping that Verizon launches an LTE variant of the Moto G. It's a worthy successor to the RAZR M.
was this thread really necessary? the page u linked to links to a thread on xda in the razr m general section http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783912
Unlocked it the first chance I got but for some reason the custom recovery won't work. However, if you guys got it working on your phones, mind if you can toss me the rope, so I can fix it.
Dr. Mario said:
Unlocked it the first chance I got but for some reason the custom recovery won't work. However, if you guys got it working on your phones, mind if you can toss me the rope, so I can fix it.
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not all work on kitkat..here's a link to @dhacker29 folder http://androidhosting.org/Devs/Dhacker29/msm8960/ ....this one works if you have a Razr M on kitkat:
http://androidhosting.org/Devs/Dhacker29/msm8960/TWRP2710-RAZR_M-KITKAT.img
Thanks! The Kit Kat version of TWRP works!
Now, it's time to rape the bloatwares.