Title might be a bit confusing, but this is the current status of my phone:
Verizon Moto X
Android Version 4.2.2
Rooted via PwmMyMoto-1.4.3-Verizon (a la http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2444957)
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My questions is, how do I get Android 4.4 and have it stay rooted (for the purposes of tethering)
Check out the "slap my moto" thread in original development. It'll take you through the process of installing a back door for root (not actually rooting yet) on 4.2.2 and then upgrading to 4.4 with root
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chrisbass said:
Check out the "slap my moto" thread in original development. It'll take you through the process of installing a back door for root (not actually rooting yet) on 4.2.2 and then upgrading to 4.4 with root
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here is a ref guide i just made to help people get 4.4 rooted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
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What is the best ad blocker for the Moto X running Kit Kat, for either unrooted or rooted phones?
Thanks in advance.
Google Ad free by bigtincan I'm rooted 4.4 it works great
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coletrane said:
Google Ad free by bigtincan I'm rooted 4.4 it works great
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Does it require rooting? While I have you, which method of rooting did you use with Kit Kat?
Much appreciated.
drjim said:
Does it require rooting? While I have you, which method of rooting did you use with Kit Kat?
Much appreciated.
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The app Adaway is very good, but requires root, haven't checked if it's compatible with 4.4, I'm still running 4.2
drjim said:
What is the best ad blocker for the Moto X running Kit Kat, for either unrooted or rooted phones?
Thanks in advance.
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using adaway on 4.4 works like charm. Rooted here
sravanz said:
using adaway on 4.4 works like charm. Rooted here
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While I have your attention, what is the best root method with 4.4?
Many thanks.
I believe with a locked bootloader, the only option is jcase's Slapmymoto, to root 4.4
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source for adaway?
M973 said:
The app Adaway is very good, but requires root, haven't checked if it's compatible with 4.4, I'm still running 4.2
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haven't had to install it for some time (was on GNEX for a long time running CM), i know adaway is not on gplay anymore, where do you get it from? i see it on f-droid, wondering if that's a "reputable" site
edit: found it right here via xda
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753
coletrane said:
Google Ad free by bigtincan I'm rooted 4.4 it works great
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is bigtincan still supporting adfree? i've used their app since the first droid and within the last month, it would appear as if they've completely abandoned the product. i've since swithced to adaway, although i haven't implemented anything on my X as i have yet to root.
drjim said:
While I have your attention, what is the best root method with 4.4?
Many thanks.
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For ad blocking, I use Bigtincan's AdFree -> http://adfree.bigtincan.com/index.php
As for rooting.. if you have a locked bootloader.. then JCASE's methods, depending on your ROM version... SlapMyMoto (if you have 4.4), RockMyMoto(if you have the "camera fix" OTA), or PwnMyMoto(if you are using the original shipping rom) available in this section-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/orig-development
If you have an unlocked bootloader, then see -> https://plus.google.com/110773150384694258853/posts/VhtJtg92sTP there is also a thread somewhere here with the the same instructions and discussion.
KidJoe said:
For ad blocking, I use Bigtincan's AdFree -> http://adfree.bigtincan.com/index.php
As for rooting.. if you have a locked bootloader.. then JCASE's methods, depending on your ROM version... SlapMyMoto (if you have 4.4), RockMyMoto(if you have the "camera fix" OTA), or PwnMyMoto(if you are using the original shipping rom) available in this section-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/orig-development
If you have an unlocked bootloader, then see -> https://plus.google.com/110773150384694258853/posts/VhtJtg92sTP there is also a thread somewhere here with the the same instructions and discussion.
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How can I tell if I have a locked bootloader and if I have the the "camera fix" OTA or just 4.4?I just bought my MX from AT&T a week ago and it updated to 4.4 immediately.
Much appreciated.
drjim said:
How can I tell if I have a locked bootloader and if I have the the "camera fix" OTA or just 4.4?I just bought my MX from AT&T a week ago and it updated to 4.4 immediately.
Much appreciated.
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At&t has locked boot loader and you can't unlock it.
The camera update ota was still 4.2.2. If you upgraded to 4.4, you have the one and only kit Kat ROM so use the Slapmymoto thread to root.
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At has locked boot loader and you can't unlock it.
The camera update ota was still 4.2.2. If you upgraded to 4.4, you have the one and only kit Kat ROM so use the Slapmymoto thread to root.
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That's great, thanks!
Hi, i have rooted my 4.2.2 Moto X Brazilian, and now we are receiving the upgrade to 4.4 Kit Kat, but i heard it will be a problem
How can i upgrade?
Thanks
plammos said:
Hi, i have rotted my 4.2.2 Moto X Brazilian, and now we are receiving the upgrade to 4.4 Kit Kat, but i heard it will be a problem
How can i upgrade?
Thanks
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Do not take the ota, wait for the sbf firmware and flash with rsdlite, I have seen and read more problems due to accepting an ota, patience my friend. No guarantee that you will have an issue but its better to be safe than sorry
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flashallthetime said:
Do not take the ota, wait for the sbf firmware and flash with rsdlite, I have seen and read more problems due to accepting an ota, patience my friend. No guarantee that you will have an issue but its better to be safe than sorry
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SAme here, but what If I unroot via toolkit? Dangerous?
If you have deleted system apps, flashed a custom recovery or things like that then either SBF back to the original 4.2.2 firmware or 4.4 when available. If its only root you can just take the OTA. It will kill root during the process.
Im getting my new ATT 32GB Moto X on Monday and after flashing my Samsung Galaxy S3 into the ground I thought I would leave the Moto X running the stock ROM for a while but rooted.
My question is, in reading some of the threads it looks like I will have to re-root after every Kit Kat update pushed out from Motorola, is this the case? Is there a method that will add root privileges back after the phone reboots from the update? Lastly, any suggestion on what root procedure is working the best?
thedunes said:
Im getting my new ATT 32GB Moto X on Monday and after flashing my Samsung Galaxy S3 into the ground I thought I would leave the Moto X running the stock ROM for a while but rooted.
My question is, in reading some of the threads it looks like I will have to re-root after every Kit Kat update pushed out from Motorola, is this the case? Is there a method that will add root privileges back after the phone reboots from the update? Lastly, any suggestion on what root procedure is working the best?
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Can we assume you bought the consumer version ? If so, looks like your SOL. Root method only works up to 4.4.
If you bought the DE veraion ? Root is straight forward as unlocking your bootloader , flashing recovery
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Yes I did purchase the consumer version so it does look like I am SOL. Thanks for the quick reply.
thedunes said:
Yes I did purchase the consumer version so it does look like I am SOL. Thanks for the quick reply.
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ATM but you never know jcase might just have something up Hus sleeve, if you are still on 4.4 you can still root with slapmymoto and pawnmymoto which might break yourmoto
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Ho Xda,
I am a VZW retail moto X user, currently running 4.4 via safestrap on top of a 4.2.2 post camera fix bootloader. Basically , flashed 4.4 over stock slot in safestrap does the trick because kernel and baseband can load since they are digitally signed.
My question is, will this method work for 4.4.2 once the firmware is released to the wild? Is there anything about 4.4.2 that would not allow me to keep my system on 4.2.2, like I am now?
anotherfiz said:
Ho Xda,
I am a VZW retail moto X user, currently running 4.4 via safestrap on top of a 4.2.2 post camera fix bootloader. Basically , flashed 4.4 over stock slot in safestrap does the trick because kernel and baseband can load since they are digitally signed.
My question is, will this method work for 4.4.2 once the firmware is released to the wild? Is there anything about 4.4.2 that would not allow me to keep my system on 4.2.2, like I am now?
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I am also interested to see if this works. OP if you do this, please post results.
There's a thread dedicated to locked bootloader issues like this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2664444
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See number 1. Browse them all if its the first time.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?a=81
Have a good one!
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kj2112 said:
See number 1. Browse them all if its the first time.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?a=81
Have a good one!
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thanks for the links
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I just got my 4.2.2 GT-i9295.
Here's too much confusing information, can someone please answer:
Root the device now? with what? (a link please)
OR let it install the 4.4.2 OTA update first? (if the ~200MB one is 4.4.2??)
or can I just flash a pre-rooted 4.4.2?
I looked through various threads over the last 2 hours, I'm confused now... one says 4.4.2 will lock the bootloader and KNOX will screw things up, but another says that's only for AT&T versions, I have INTL... and another says everything is not a problem, KingoApp can do it. And another says I have to downgrade to 4.3 again ?!?
4.4.2 isnt out for the i9295 yet. Im in the same boat and just waiting for something definitive which will probably be OTA.
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can i get the i9295 4.4.2 rooted version yet?
also in the same boat,
reading all these different threads about 4.4.2 and rooting but getting confused, Seems a lot of the instructions are for the i537.
I'm currently on 4.2.2 with I9295 unlocked and rooted. build number is jdq39.i9295vjuamg3. would like to upgrade it to 4.4.2 but absolutely want a rooted phone. looking for a straight forward guide to follow. FYI i have ti backup pro and busybox installed. can anyone point me to the correct thread.
normally i stick with the stock versions but if there is a very good and widely recognized non stock 4.4.2 version with everything working and maybe some of the bloat taken out i'd be happy to give that a try. again if anyone can post a link to the thread with some relatively straight forward instructions that would be great.
or do i need to wait a bit longer for the rooted version of 4.4.2 for the i9295?
thanks folks
bob